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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,511.34, 6,221.61 and 2,832.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,511.34, 6,221.61 and 2,832.90 is: 3,906.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,511.34 : 6,221.61 = 2,832.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,511.34/6,221.61 = 2,832.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,511.34x = 6,221.61 × 2,832.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,511.34x = 17,625,198.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,625,198.97/4,511.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,906.87

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