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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,510.59, 6,220.58 and 2,832.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,510.59, 6,220.58 and 2,832.15 is: 3,905.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,510.59 : 6,220.58 = 2,832.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,510.59/6,220.58 = 2,832.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,510.59x = 6,220.58 × 2,832.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,510.59x = 17,617,615.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,617,615.65/4,510.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,905.83

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