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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,512.34, 6,222.99 and 2,833.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,512.34, 6,222.99 and 2,833.90 is: 3,908.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,512.34 : 6,222.99 = 2,833.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,512.34/6,222.99 = 2,833.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,512.34x = 6,222.99 × 2,833.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,512.34x = 17,635,331.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,635,331.36/4,512.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,908.25

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