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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,573.32, 6,307.68 and 2,803.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,573.32, 6,307.68 and 2,803.44 is: 3,866.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,573.32 : 6,307.68 = 2,803.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,573.32/6,307.68 = 2,803.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,573.32x = 6,307.68 × 2,803.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,573.32x = 17,683,202.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,683,202.42/4,573.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,866.60

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