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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,570.02, 6,303.42 and 2,802.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,570.02, 6,303.42 and 2,802.33 is: 3,865.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,570.02 : 6,303.42 = 2,802.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,570.02/6,303.42 = 2,802.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,570.02x = 6,303.42 × 2,802.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,570.02x = 17,664,262.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,664,262.97/4,570.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,865.25

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