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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,560.94, 6,292.62 and 2,790.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,560.94, 6,292.62 and 2,790.70 is: 3,850.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,560.94 : 6,292.62 = 2,790.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,560.94/6,292.62 = 2,790.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,560.94x = 6,292.62 × 2,790.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,560.94x = 17,560,814.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,560,814.63/4,560.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,850.26

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