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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,505.50, 6,215.85 and 2,826.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,505.50, 6,215.85 and 2,826.22 is: 3,899.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,505.50 : 6,215.85 = 2,826.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,505.50/6,215.85 = 2,826.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,505.50x = 6,215.85 × 2,826.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,505.50x = 17,567,359.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,567,359.59/4,505.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,899.09

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