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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,571.83, 6,310.88 and 2,805.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,571.83, 6,310.88 and 2,805.83 is: 3,873.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,571.83 : 6,310.88 = 2,805.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,571.83/6,310.88 = 2,805.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,571.83x = 6,310.88 × 2,805.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,571.83x = 17,707,256.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,707,256.43/4,571.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,873.12

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