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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,564, 6,297.94 and 2,795.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,564, 6,297.94 and 2,795.32 is: 3,857.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,564 : 6,297.94 = 2,795.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,564/6,297.94 = 2,795.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,564x = 6,297.94 × 2,795.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,564x = 17,604,757.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,604,757.64/4,564
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,857.31

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