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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,511.44, 6,226.59 and 2,834.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,511.44, 6,226.59 and 2,834.29 is: 3,911.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,511.44 : 6,226.59 = 2,834.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,511.44/6,226.59 = 2,834.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,511.44x = 6,226.59 × 2,834.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,511.44x = 17,647,961.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,647,961.77/4,511.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,911.82

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