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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,562.94, 6,295.38 and 2,792.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,562.94, 6,295.38 and 2,792.70 is: 3,853.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,562.94 : 6,295.38 = 2,792.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,562.94/6,295.38 = 2,792.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,562.94x = 6,295.38 × 2,792.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,562.94x = 17,581,107.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,581,107.73/4,562.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,853.02

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