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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,563.89, 6,298.36 and 2,884.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,563.89, 6,298.36 and 2,884.69 is: 3,980.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,563.89 : 6,298.36 = 2,884.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,563.89/6,298.36 = 2,884.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,563.89x = 6,298.36 × 2,884.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,563.89x = 18,168,799.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,168,799.06/4,563.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,980.99

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