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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,574.08, 6,312.35 and 2,804.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,574.08, 6,312.35 and 2,804.66 is: 3,870.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,574.08 : 6,312.35 = 2,804.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,574.08/6,312.35 = 2,804.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,574.08x = 6,312.35 × 2,804.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,574.08x = 17,704,014.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,704,014.40/4,574.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,870.51

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