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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,513.89, 6,231.87 and 2,836.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,513.89, 6,231.87 and 2,836.74 is: 3,916.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,513.89 : 6,231.87 = 2,836.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,513.89/6,231.87 = 2,836.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,513.89x = 6,231.87 × 2,836.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,513.89x = 17,678,194.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,678,194.90/4,513.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,916.40

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