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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,570.03, 6,305.61 and 2,776.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,570.03, 6,305.61 and 2,776.96 is: 3,831.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,570.03 : 6,305.61 = 2,776.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,570.03/6,305.61 = 2,776.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,570.03x = 6,305.61 × 2,776.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,570.03x = 17,510,426.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,510,426.75/4,570.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,831.58

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