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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,504.68, 6,216.12 and 2,826

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,504.68, 6,216.12 and 2,826 is: 3,899.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,504.68 : 6,216.12 = 2,826 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,504.68/6,216.12 = 2,826/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,504.68x = 6,216.12 × 2,826
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,504.68x = 17,566,755.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,566,755.12/4,504.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,899.67

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