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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,676.72, 6,452.51 and 2,883.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,676.72, 6,452.51 and 2,883.59 is: 3,978.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,676.72 : 6,452.51 = 2,883.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,676.72/6,452.51 = 2,883.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,676.72x = 6,452.51 × 2,883.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,676.72x = 18,606,368.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,606,368.26/4,676.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,978.51

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