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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,510.87, 6,220.97 and 2,832.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,510.87, 6,220.97 and 2,832.44 is: 3,906.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,510.87 : 6,220.97 = 2,832.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,510.87/6,220.97 = 2,832.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,510.87x = 6,220.97 × 2,832.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,510.87x = 17,620,493.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,620,493.16/4,510.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,906.23

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