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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,504.78, 6,218.86 and 2,828.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,504.78, 6,218.86 and 2,828.62 is: 3,904.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,504.78 : 6,218.86 = 2,828.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,504.78/6,218.86 = 2,828.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,504.78x = 6,218.86 × 2,828.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,504.78x = 17,590,791.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,590,791.77/4,504.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,904.92

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