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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,508.93, 6,220.17 and 2,829.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,508.93, 6,220.17 and 2,829.50 is: 3,903.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,508.93 : 6,220.17 = 2,829.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,508.93/6,220.17 = 2,829.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,508.93x = 6,220.17 × 2,829.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,508.93x = 17,599,971.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,599,971.02/4,508.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,903.36

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