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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,563.83, 6,298.09 and 2,675.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,563.83, 6,298.09 and 2,675.04 is: 3,691.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,563.83 : 6,298.09 = 2,675.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,563.83/6,298.09 = 2,675.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,563.83x = 6,298.09 × 2,675.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,563.83x = 16,847,611.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,847,611.18/4,563.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,691.55

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