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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,501.08, 6,211.44 and 2,821.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,501.08, 6,211.44 and 2,821.92 is: 3,894.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,501.08 : 6,211.44 = 2,821.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,501.08/6,211.44 = 2,821.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,501.08x = 6,211.44 × 2,821.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,501.08x = 17,528,186.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,528,186.76/4,501.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,894.22

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