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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,510.69, 6,222.58 and 2,831.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,510.69, 6,222.58 and 2,831.27 is: 3,905.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,510.69 : 6,222.58 = 2,831.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,510.69/6,222.58 = 2,831.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,510.69x = 6,222.58 × 2,831.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,510.69x = 17,617,765.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,617,765.89/4,510.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,905.78

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