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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,501.52, 6,211.94 and 2,823.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,501.52, 6,211.94 and 2,823.84 is: 3,896.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,501.52 : 6,211.94 = 2,823.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,501.52/6,211.94 = 2,823.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,501.52x = 6,211.94 × 2,823.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,501.52x = 17,541,524.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,541,524.65/4,501.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,896.80

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