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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,563.92, 6,299.72 and 2,795.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,563.92, 6,299.72 and 2,795.60 is: 3,858.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,563.92 : 6,299.72 = 2,795.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,563.92/6,299.72 = 2,795.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,563.92x = 6,299.72 × 2,795.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,563.92x = 17,611,497.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,611,497.23/4,563.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,858.85

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