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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,511.62, 6,227.04 and 2,742.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,511.62, 6,227.04 and 2,742.85 is: 3,785.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,511.62 : 6,227.04 = 2,742.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,511.62/6,227.04 = 2,742.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,511.62x = 6,227.04 × 2,742.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,511.62x = 17,079,836.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,079,836.66/4,511.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,785.74

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