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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,622.02, 6,374.37 and 2,828.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,622.02, 6,374.37 and 2,828.14 is: 3,900.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,622.02 : 6,374.37 = 2,828.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,622.02/6,374.37 = 2,828.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,622.02x = 6,374.37 × 2,828.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,622.02x = 18,027,610.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,027,610.77/4,622.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,900.37

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