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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,558.67, 6,289.13 and 2,787.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,558.67, 6,289.13 and 2,787.20 is: 3,845.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,558.67 : 6,289.13 = 2,787.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,558.67/6,289.13 = 2,787.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,558.67x = 6,289.13 × 2,787.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,558.67x = 17,529,063.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,529,063.14/4,558.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,845.21

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