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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,564.47, 6,299.15 and 2,885.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,564.47, 6,299.15 and 2,885.27 is: 3,981.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,564.47 : 6,299.15 = 2,885.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,564.47/6,299.15 = 2,885.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,564.47x = 6,299.15 × 2,885.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,564.47x = 18,174,739.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,174,739.99/4,564.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,981.79

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