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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,572.83, 6,310.62 and 2,803.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,572.83, 6,310.62 and 2,803.41 is: 3,868.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,572.83 : 6,310.62 = 2,803.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,572.83/6,310.62 = 2,803.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,572.83x = 6,310.62 × 2,803.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,572.83x = 17,691,255.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,691,255.21/4,572.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,868.78

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