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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,569.98, 6,303.45 and 2,893.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,569.98, 6,303.45 and 2,893.52 is: 3,991.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,569.98 : 6,303.45 = 2,893.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,569.98/6,303.45 = 2,893.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,569.98x = 6,303.45 × 2,893.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,569.98x = 18,239,158.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,239,158.64/4,569.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,991.08

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