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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,563.02, 6,297.80 and 2,770.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,563.02, 6,297.80 and 2,770.89 is: 3,824.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,563.02 : 6,297.80 = 2,770.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,563.02/6,297.80 = 2,770.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,563.02x = 6,297.80 × 2,770.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,563.02x = 17,450,497.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,450,497.19/4,563.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,824.33

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