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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,569.46, 6,304.56 and 2,868.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,569.46, 6,304.56 and 2,868.18 is: 3,957.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,569.46 : 6,304.56 = 2,868.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,569.46/6,304.56 = 2,868.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,569.46x = 6,304.56 × 2,868.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,569.46x = 18,082,612.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,082,612.90/4,569.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,957.28

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