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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,560.49, 6,293.76 and 2,768.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,560.49, 6,293.76 and 2,768.14 is: 3,820.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,560.49 : 6,293.76 = 2,768.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,560.49/6,293.76 = 2,768.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,560.49x = 6,293.76 × 2,768.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,560.49x = 17,422,008.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,422,008.81/4,560.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,820.21

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