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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,422.51, 6,101.82 and 2,851.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,422.51, 6,101.82 and 2,851.53 is: 3,934.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,422.51 : 6,101.82 = 2,851.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,422.51/6,101.82 = 2,851.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,422.51x = 6,101.82 × 2,851.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,422.51x = 17,399,522.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,399,522.78/4,422.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,934.31

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