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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,514.28, 6,227.88 and 2,835.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,514.28, 6,227.88 and 2,835.12 is: 3,911.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,514.28 : 6,227.88 = 2,835.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,514.28/6,227.88 = 2,835.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,514.28x = 6,227.88 × 2,835.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,514.28x = 17,656,787.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,656,787.15/4,514.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,911.32

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