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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,512.53, 6,229.98 and 2,835.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,512.53, 6,229.98 and 2,835.37 is: 3,914.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,512.53 : 6,229.98 = 2,835.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,512.53/6,229.98 = 2,835.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,512.53x = 6,229.98 × 2,835.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,512.53x = 17,664,298.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,664,298.39/4,512.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,914.50

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