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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,577.87, 6,316.83 and 2,809.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,577.87, 6,316.83 and 2,809.10 is: 3,876.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,577.87 : 6,316.83 = 2,809.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,577.87/6,316.83 = 2,809.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,577.87x = 6,316.83 × 2,809.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,577.87x = 17,744,575.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,744,575.57/4,577.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,876.17

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