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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,513.65, 6,224.79 and 2,835.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,513.65, 6,224.79 and 2,835.21 is: 3,910.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,513.65 : 6,224.79 = 2,835.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,513.65/6,224.79 = 2,835.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,513.65x = 6,224.79 × 2,835.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,513.65x = 17,648,586.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,648,586.86/4,513.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,910.05

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