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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,581.44, 6,319.68 and 2,813.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,581.44, 6,319.68 and 2,813.44 is: 3,880.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,581.44 : 6,319.68 = 2,813.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,581.44/6,319.68 = 2,813.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,581.44x = 6,319.68 × 2,813.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,581.44x = 17,780,040.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,780,040.50/4,581.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,880.88

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