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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,491.98, 6,201.96 and 2,814.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,491.98, 6,201.96 and 2,814.06 is: 3,885.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,491.98 : 6,201.96 = 2,814.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,491.98/6,201.96 = 2,814.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,491.98x = 6,201.96 × 2,814.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,491.98x = 17,452,687.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,452,687.56/4,491.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,885.30

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