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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,511.31, 6,221.57 and 2,832.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,511.31, 6,221.57 and 2,832.87 is: 3,906.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,511.31 : 6,221.57 = 2,832.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,511.31/6,221.57 = 2,832.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,511.31x = 6,221.57 × 2,832.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,511.31x = 17,624,899.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,624,899.01/4,511.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,906.83

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