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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,512.18, 6,228.70 and 2,744.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,512.18, 6,228.70 and 2,744.40 is: 3,788.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,512.18 : 6,228.70 = 2,744.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,512.18/6,228.70 = 2,744.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,512.18x = 6,228.70 × 2,744.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,512.18x = 17,094,044.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,094,044.28/4,512.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,788.42

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