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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,503.58, 6,215.05 and 2,825.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,503.58, 6,215.05 and 2,825.06 is: 3,898.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,503.58 : 6,215.05 = 2,825.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,503.58/6,215.05 = 2,825.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,503.58x = 6,215.05 × 2,825.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,503.58x = 17,557,880.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,557,880.68/4,503.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,898.65

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