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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,512.62, 6,228.62 and 2,744.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,512.62, 6,228.62 and 2,744.80 is: 3,788.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,512.62 : 6,228.62 = 2,744.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,512.62/6,228.62 = 2,744.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,512.62x = 6,228.62 × 2,744.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,512.62x = 17,096,316.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,096,316.18/4,512.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,788.56

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