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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,563.02, 6,293.76 and 2,795.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,563.02, 6,293.76 and 2,795.49 is: 3,855.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,563.02 : 6,293.76 = 2,795.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,563.02/6,293.76 = 2,795.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,563.02x = 6,293.76 × 2,795.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,563.02x = 17,594,143.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,594,143.14/4,563.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,855.82

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