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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,246.82, 6,363.49 and 2,855.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,246.82, 6,363.49 and 2,855.03 is: 4,278.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,246.82 : 6,363.49 = 2,855.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,246.82/6,363.49 = 2,855.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,246.82x = 6,363.49 × 2,855.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,246.82x = 18,167,954.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,167,954.85/4,246.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,278.01

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