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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,510.71, 6,220.75 and 2,832.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,510.71, 6,220.75 and 2,832.28 is: 3,906.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,510.71 : 6,220.75 = 2,832.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,510.71/6,220.75 = 2,832.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,510.71x = 6,220.75 × 2,832.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,510.71x = 17,618,905.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,618,905.81/4,510.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,906.02

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