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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,565.01, 6,296.58 and 2,797.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,565.01, 6,296.58 and 2,797.50 is: 3,858.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,565.01 : 6,296.58 = 2,797.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,565.01/6,296.58 = 2,797.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,565.01x = 6,296.58 × 2,797.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,565.01x = 17,614,682.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,614,682.55/4,565.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,858.63

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