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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,512.68, 6,227.16 and 2,834

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,512.68, 6,227.16 and 2,834 is: 3,910.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,512.68 : 6,227.16 = 2,834 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,512.68/6,227.16 = 2,834/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,512.68x = 6,227.16 × 2,834
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,512.68x = 17,647,771.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,647,771.44/4,512.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,910.71

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