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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,575.42, 6,313.95 and 2,806.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,575.42, 6,313.95 and 2,806.74 is: 3,873.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,575.42 : 6,313.95 = 2,806.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,575.42/6,313.95 = 2,806.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,575.42x = 6,313.95 × 2,806.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,575.42x = 17,721,616.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,721,616.02/4,575.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,873.22

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