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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,563.48, 6,297.66 and 2,794.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,563.48, 6,297.66 and 2,794.44 is: 3,856.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,563.48 : 6,297.66 = 2,794.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,563.48/6,297.66 = 2,794.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,563.48x = 6,297.66 × 2,794.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,563.48x = 17,598,433.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,598,433.01/4,563.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,856.36

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