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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,501.74, 6,211.98 and 2,612.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,501.74, 6,211.98 and 2,612.82 is: 3,605.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,501.74 : 6,211.98 = 2,612.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,501.74/6,211.98 = 2,612.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,501.74x = 6,211.98 × 2,612.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,501.74x = 16,230,785.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,230,785.58/4,501.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,605.45

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