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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,565.32, 6,299.22 and 2,887.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,565.32, 6,299.22 and 2,887.24 is: 3,983.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,565.32 : 6,299.22 = 2,887.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,565.32/6,299.22 = 2,887.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,565.32x = 6,299.22 × 2,887.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,565.32x = 18,187,359.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,187,359.95/4,565.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,983.81

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