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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,309.62, 6,464.82 and 1,843.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,309.62, 6,464.82 and 1,843.88 is: 2,765.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,309.62 : 6,464.82 = 1,843.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,309.62/6,464.82 = 1,843.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,309.62x = 6,464.82 × 1,843.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,309.62x = 11,920,352.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,920,352.30/4,309.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,765.99

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