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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,560.76, 6,294.34 and 2,791.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,560.76, 6,294.34 and 2,791.32 is: 3,852.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,560.76 : 6,294.34 = 2,791.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,560.76/6,294.34 = 2,791.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,560.76x = 6,294.34 × 2,791.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,560.76x = 17,569,517.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,569,517.13/4,560.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,852.32

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