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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,604.16, 6,354.72 and 2,812.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,604.16, 6,354.72 and 2,812.02 is: 3,881.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,604.16 : 6,354.72 = 2,812.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,604.16/6,354.72 = 2,812.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,604.16x = 6,354.72 × 2,812.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,604.16x = 17,869,599.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,869,599.73/4,604.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,881.19

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