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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,569.77, 6,306.40 and 2,802.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,569.77, 6,306.40 and 2,802.35 is: 3,867.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,569.77 : 6,306.40 = 2,802.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,569.77/6,306.40 = 2,802.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,569.77x = 6,306.40 × 2,802.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,569.77x = 17,672,759.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,672,759.31/4,569.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,867.32

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