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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,563.51, 6,297.87 and 2,675.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,563.51, 6,297.87 and 2,675.07 is: 3,691.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,563.51 : 6,297.87 = 2,675.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,563.51/6,297.87 = 2,675.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,563.51x = 6,297.87 × 2,675.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,563.51x = 16,847,243.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,847,243.10/4,563.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,691.73

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