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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,502.88, 6,216.26 and 2,826.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,502.88, 6,216.26 and 2,826.77 is: 3,902.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,502.88 : 6,216.26 = 2,826.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,502.88/6,216.26 = 2,826.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,502.88x = 6,216.26 × 2,826.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,502.88x = 17,571,892.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,571,892.07/4,502.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,902.37

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