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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,483.22, 6,189.89 and 2,805.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,483.22, 6,189.89 and 2,805.30 is: 3,873.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,483.22 : 6,189.89 = 2,805.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,483.22/6,189.89 = 2,805.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,483.22x = 6,189.89 × 2,805.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,483.22x = 17,364,484.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,364,484.39/4,483.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,873.22

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