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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,563.74, 6,298.93 and 2,884.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,563.74, 6,298.93 and 2,884.07 is: 3,980.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,563.74 : 6,298.93 = 2,884.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,563.74/6,298.93 = 2,884.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,563.74x = 6,298.93 × 2,884.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,563.74x = 18,166,555.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,166,555.05/4,563.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,980.63

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