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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,501.69, 6,211.92 and 2,822.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,501.69, 6,211.92 and 2,822.56 is: 3,894.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,501.69 : 6,211.92 = 2,822.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,501.69/6,211.92 = 2,822.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,501.69x = 6,211.92 × 2,822.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,501.69x = 17,533,511.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,533,511.97/4,501.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,894.88

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