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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,573.05, 6,307.92 and 2,893.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,573.05, 6,307.92 and 2,893.92 is: 3,991.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,573.05 : 6,307.92 = 2,893.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,573.05/6,307.92 = 2,893.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,573.05x = 6,307.92 × 2,893.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,573.05x = 18,254,615.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,254,615.85/4,573.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,991.78

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