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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,510.62, 6,222.96 and 2,741.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,510.62, 6,222.96 and 2,741.58 is: 3,782.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,510.62 : 6,222.96 = 2,741.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,510.62/6,222.96 = 2,741.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,510.62x = 6,222.96 × 2,741.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,510.62x = 17,060,742.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,060,742.68/4,510.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,782.35

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