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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,560.53, 6,293.55 and 2,882.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,560.53, 6,293.55 and 2,882.67 is: 3,978.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,560.53 : 6,293.55 = 2,882.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,560.53/6,293.55 = 2,882.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,560.53x = 6,293.55 × 2,882.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,560.53x = 18,142,227.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,142,227.78/4,560.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,978.10

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