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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,452.94, 6,142.50 and 2,834.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,452.94, 6,142.50 and 2,834.87 is: 3,910.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,452.94 : 6,142.50 = 2,834.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,452.94/6,142.50 = 2,834.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,452.94x = 6,142.50 × 2,834.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,452.94x = 17,413,158.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,413,158.26/4,452.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,910.48

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