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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,581.82, 6,326.86 and 2,883.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,581.82, 6,326.86 and 2,883.16 is: 3,981.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,581.82 : 6,326.86 = 2,883.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,581.82/6,326.86 = 2,883.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,581.82x = 6,326.86 × 2,883.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,581.82x = 18,241,349.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,241,349.68/4,581.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,981.25

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