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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,564.23, 6,299.62 and 2,884.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,564.23, 6,299.62 and 2,884.57 is: 3,981.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,564.23 : 6,299.62 = 2,884.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,564.23/6,299.62 = 2,884.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,564.23x = 6,299.62 × 2,884.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,564.23x = 18,171,694.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,171,694.86/4,564.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,981.33

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