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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,587.81, 6,330.27 and 2,794.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,587.81, 6,330.27 and 2,794.83 is: 3,856.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,587.81 : 6,330.27 = 2,794.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,587.81/6,330.27 = 2,794.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,587.81x = 6,330.27 × 2,794.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,587.81x = 17,692,028.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,692,028.50/4,587.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,856.31

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