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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,561.53, 6,294.93 and 2,883.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,561.53, 6,294.93 and 2,883.67 is: 3,979.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,561.53 : 6,294.93 = 2,883.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,561.53/6,294.93 = 2,883.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,561.53x = 6,294.93 × 2,883.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,561.53x = 18,152,500.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,152,500.79/4,561.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,979.48

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