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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,510.95, 6,222.99 and 2,741.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,510.95, 6,222.99 and 2,741.37 is: 3,781.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,510.95 : 6,222.99 = 2,741.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,510.95/6,222.99 = 2,741.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,510.95x = 6,222.99 × 2,741.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,510.95x = 17,059,486.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,059,486.98/4,510.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,781.80

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