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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,602.82, 6,351.86 and 2,810.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,602.82, 6,351.86 and 2,810.29 is: 3,878.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,602.82 : 6,351.86 = 2,810.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,602.82/6,351.86 = 2,810.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,602.82x = 6,351.86 × 2,810.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,602.82x = 17,850,538.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,850,538.71/4,602.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,878.18

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