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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,246.48, 5,862.12 and 2,832.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,246.48, 5,862.12 and 2,832.52 is: 3,910.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,246.48 : 5,862.12 = 2,832.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,246.48/5,862.12 = 2,832.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,246.48x = 5,862.12 × 2,832.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,246.48x = 16,604,572.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,604,572.14/4,246.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,910.20

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