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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,499.73, 6,210.36 and 2,822.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,499.73, 6,210.36 and 2,822.58 is: 3,895.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,499.73 : 6,210.36 = 2,822.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,499.73/6,210.36 = 2,822.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,499.73x = 6,210.36 × 2,822.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,499.73x = 17,529,237.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,529,237.93/4,499.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,895.62

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