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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,527.89, 6,251.54 and 2,828.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,527.89, 6,251.54 and 2,828.99 is: 3,905.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,527.89 : 6,251.54 = 2,828.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,527.89/6,251.54 = 2,828.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,527.89x = 6,251.54 × 2,828.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,527.89x = 17,685,544.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,685,544.14/4,527.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,905.91

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