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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,490.84, 6,196.04 and 2,812.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,490.84, 6,196.04 and 2,812.32 is: 3,880.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,490.84 : 6,196.04 = 2,812.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,490.84/6,196.04 = 2,812.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,490.84x = 6,196.04 × 2,812.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,490.84x = 17,425,259.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,425,259.52/4,490.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,880.18

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