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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,821.58, 6,655.17 and 2,832.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,821.58, 6,655.17 and 2,832.22 is: 3,909.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,821.58 : 6,655.17 = 2,832.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,821.58/6,655.17 = 2,832.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,821.58x = 6,655.17 × 2,832.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,821.58x = 18,848,905.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,848,905.58/4,821.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,909.28

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