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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,511.92, 6,226.48 and 2,942.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,511.92, 6,226.48 and 2,942.80 is: 4,061.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,511.92 : 6,226.48 = 2,942.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,511.92/6,226.48 = 2,942.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,511.92x = 6,226.48 × 2,942.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,511.92x = 18,323,285.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,323,285.34/4,511.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,061.08

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