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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,499.71, 6,211.52 and 2,822.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,499.71, 6,211.52 and 2,822.08 is: 3,895.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,499.71 : 6,211.52 = 2,822.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,499.71/6,211.52 = 2,822.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,499.71x = 6,211.52 × 2,822.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,499.71x = 17,529,406.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,529,406.36/4,499.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,895.67

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