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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,508.76, 6,220.26 and 2,829.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,508.76, 6,220.26 and 2,829.42 is: 3,903.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,508.76 : 6,220.26 = 2,829.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,508.76/6,220.26 = 2,829.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,508.76x = 6,220.26 × 2,829.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,508.76x = 17,599,728.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,599,728.05/4,508.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,903.45

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