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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,565.53, 6,297.21 and 2,797.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,565.53, 6,297.21 and 2,797.99 is: 3,859.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,565.53 : 6,297.21 = 2,797.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,565.53/6,297.21 = 2,797.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,565.53x = 6,297.21 × 2,797.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,565.53x = 17,619,530.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,619,530.61/4,565.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,859.25

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