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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,571.46, 6,307.74 and 2,893.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,571.46, 6,307.74 and 2,893.14 is: 3,991.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,571.46 : 6,307.74 = 2,893.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,571.46/6,307.74 = 2,893.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,571.46x = 6,307.74 × 2,893.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,571.46x = 18,249,174.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,249,174.90/4,571.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,991.98

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