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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,510.58, 6,224.82 and 2,741.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,510.58, 6,224.82 and 2,741.12 is: 3,782.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,510.58 : 6,224.82 = 2,741.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,510.58/6,224.82 = 2,741.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,510.58x = 6,224.82 × 2,741.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,510.58x = 17,062,978.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,062,978.60/4,510.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,782.88

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