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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,572.84, 6,312.26 and 2,806.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,572.84, 6,312.26 and 2,806.82 is: 3,874.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,572.84 : 6,312.26 = 2,806.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,572.84/6,312.26 = 2,806.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,572.84x = 6,312.26 × 2,806.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,572.84x = 17,717,377.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,717,377.61/4,572.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,874.48

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