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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,602.57, 6,349.59 and 2,808.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,602.57, 6,349.59 and 2,808.55 is: 3,874.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,602.57 : 6,349.59 = 2,808.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,602.57/6,349.59 = 2,808.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,602.57x = 6,349.59 × 2,808.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,602.57x = 17,833,131.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,833,131.07/4,602.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,874.60

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