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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,509.29, 6,220.46 and 2,827.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,509.29, 6,220.46 and 2,827.53 is: 3,900.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,509.29 : 6,220.46 = 2,827.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,509.29/6,220.46 = 2,827.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,509.29x = 6,220.46 × 2,827.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,509.29x = 17,588,544.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,588,544.33/4,509.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,900.51

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