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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,557.48, 6,290.37 and 2,790.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,557.48, 6,290.37 and 2,790.06 is: 3,850.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,557.48 : 6,290.37 = 2,790.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,557.48/6,290.37 = 2,790.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,557.48x = 6,290.37 × 2,790.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,557.48x = 17,550,509.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,550,509.72/4,557.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,850.92

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