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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,507.34, 6,220.87 and 2,830.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,507.34, 6,220.87 and 2,830.19 is: 3,906.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,507.34 : 6,220.87 = 2,830.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,507.34/6,220.87 = 2,830.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,507.34x = 6,220.87 × 2,830.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,507.34x = 17,606,205.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,606,205.89/4,507.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,906.12

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