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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,570.52, 6,307.44 and 2,803.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,570.52, 6,307.44 and 2,803.10 is: 3,868.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,570.52 : 6,307.44 = 2,803.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,570.52/6,307.44 = 2,803.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,570.52x = 6,307.44 × 2,803.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,570.52x = 17,680,400.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,680,400.83/4,570.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,868.35

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