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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,573.98, 6,309.72 and 2,897.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,573.98, 6,309.72 and 2,897.28 is: 3,996.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,573.98 : 6,309.72 = 2,897.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,573.98/6,309.72 = 2,897.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,573.98x = 6,309.72 × 2,897.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,573.98x = 18,281,025.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,281,025.56/4,573.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,996.74

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