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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,605.72, 6,355.98 and 2,837.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,605.72, 6,355.98 and 2,837.22 is: 3,915.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,605.72 : 6,355.98 = 2,837.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,605.72/6,355.98 = 2,837.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,605.72x = 6,355.98 × 2,837.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,605.72x = 18,033,313.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,033,313.58/4,605.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,915.42

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