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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,574.53, 6,312.97 and 2,805.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,574.53, 6,312.97 and 2,805.09 is: 3,871.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,574.53 : 6,312.97 = 2,805.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,574.53/6,312.97 = 2,805.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,574.53x = 6,312.97 × 2,805.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,574.53x = 17,708,449.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,708,449.02/4,574.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,871.10

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