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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,514.06, 6,233.25 and 2,838.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,514.06, 6,233.25 and 2,838.27 is: 3,919.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,514.06 : 6,233.25 = 2,838.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,514.06/6,233.25 = 2,838.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,514.06x = 6,233.25 × 2,838.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,514.06x = 17,691,680.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,691,680.50/4,514.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,919.24

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