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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,569.74, 6,302.42 and 2,800.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,569.74, 6,302.42 and 2,800.70 is: 3,862.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,569.74 : 6,302.42 = 2,800.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,569.74/6,302.42 = 2,800.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,569.74x = 6,302.42 × 2,800.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,569.74x = 17,651,187.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,651,187.69/4,569.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,862.62

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