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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,498.34, 6,210.60 and 2,822.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,498.34, 6,210.60 and 2,822.05 is: 3,896.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,498.34 : 6,210.60 = 2,822.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,498.34/6,210.60 = 2,822.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,498.34x = 6,210.60 × 2,822.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,498.34x = 17,526,596.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,526,596.91/4,498.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,896.24

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