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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,499.96, 6,205.91 and 2,821.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,499.96, 6,205.91 and 2,821.55 is: 3,891.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,499.96 : 6,205.91 = 2,821.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,499.96/6,205.91 = 2,821.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,499.96x = 6,205.91 × 2,821.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,499.96x = 17,510,254.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,510,254.33/4,499.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,891.21

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