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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,563.73, 6,295.89 and 2,675.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,563.73, 6,295.89 and 2,675.42 is: 3,690.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,563.73 : 6,295.89 = 2,675.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,563.73/6,295.89 = 2,675.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,563.73x = 6,295.89 × 2,675.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,563.73x = 16,844,150.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,844,150.02/4,563.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,690.87

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