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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,510.81, 6,220.88 and 2,832.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,510.81, 6,220.88 and 2,832.37 is: 3,906.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,510.81 : 6,220.88 = 2,832.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,510.81/6,220.88 = 2,832.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,510.81x = 6,220.88 × 2,832.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,510.81x = 17,619,833.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,619,833.89/4,510.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,906.14

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