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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,572.04, 6,307.58 and 2,800.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,572.04, 6,307.58 and 2,800.58 is: 3,863.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,572.04 : 6,307.58 = 2,800.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,572.04/6,307.58 = 2,800.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,572.04x = 6,307.58 × 2,800.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,572.04x = 17,664,882.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,664,882.40/4,572.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,863.68

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