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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,570.92, 6,304.86 and 2,801.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,570.92, 6,304.86 and 2,801.88 is: 3,864.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,570.92 : 6,304.86 = 2,801.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,570.92/6,304.86 = 2,801.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,570.92x = 6,304.86 × 2,801.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,570.92x = 17,665,461.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,665,461.14/4,570.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,864.75

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