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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,560.55, 6,293.64 and 2,793.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,560.55, 6,293.64 and 2,793.13 is: 3,854.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,560.55 : 6,293.64 = 2,793.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,560.55/6,293.64 = 2,793.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,560.55x = 6,293.64 × 2,793.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,560.55x = 17,578,954.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,578,954.69/4,560.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,854.57

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