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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,511.90, 6,226.44 and 2,742.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,511.90, 6,226.44 and 2,742.32 is: 3,784.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,511.90 : 6,226.44 = 2,742.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,511.90/6,226.44 = 2,742.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,511.90x = 6,226.44 × 2,742.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,511.90x = 17,074,890.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,074,890.94/4,511.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,784.41

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