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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,510.84, 6,220.92 and 2,832.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,510.84, 6,220.92 and 2,832.41 is: 3,906.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,510.84 : 6,220.92 = 2,832.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,510.84/6,220.92 = 2,832.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,510.84x = 6,220.92 × 2,832.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,510.84x = 17,620,164.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,620,164.91/4,510.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,906.18

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