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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,510.18, 6,220.02 and 2,831.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,510.18, 6,220.02 and 2,831.75 is: 3,905.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,510.18 : 6,220.02 = 2,831.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,510.18/6,220.02 = 2,831.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,510.18x = 6,220.02 × 2,831.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,510.18x = 17,613,510.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,613,510.53/4,510.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,905.28

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