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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,567.90, 6,307.55 and 2,892.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,567.90, 6,307.55 and 2,892.26 is: 3,993.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,567.90 : 6,307.55 = 2,892.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,567.90/6,307.55 = 2,892.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,567.90x = 6,307.55 × 2,892.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,567.90x = 18,243,060.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,243,060.10/4,567.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,993.76

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