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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,506.98, 6,217.97 and 2,828.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,506.98, 6,217.97 and 2,828.45 is: 3,902.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,506.98 : 6,217.97 = 2,828.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,506.98/6,217.97 = 2,828.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,506.98x = 6,217.97 × 2,828.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,506.98x = 17,587,172.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,587,172.01/4,506.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,902.21

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