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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,570.46, 6,307.35 and 2,803.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,570.46, 6,307.35 and 2,803.04 is: 3,868.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,570.46 : 6,307.35 = 2,803.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,570.46/6,307.35 = 2,803.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,570.46x = 6,307.35 × 2,803.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,570.46x = 17,679,754.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,679,754.34/4,570.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,868.27

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