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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,569.89, 6,306.60 and 2,801.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,569.89, 6,306.60 and 2,801.16 is: 3,865.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,569.89 : 6,306.60 = 2,801.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,569.89/6,306.60 = 2,801.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,569.89x = 6,306.60 × 2,801.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,569.89x = 17,665,795.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,665,795.66/4,569.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,865.70

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