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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,565.41, 6,300.49 and 2,797.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,565.41, 6,300.49 and 2,797.11 is: 3,860.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,565.41 : 6,300.49 = 2,797.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,565.41/6,300.49 = 2,797.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,565.41x = 6,300.49 × 2,797.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,565.41x = 17,623,156.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,623,156.59/4,565.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,860.15

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