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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,315.76, 6,473.52 and 1,849.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,315.76, 6,473.52 and 1,849.34 is: 2,773.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,315.76 : 6,473.52 = 1,849.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,315.76/6,473.52 = 1,849.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,315.76x = 6,473.52 × 1,849.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,315.76x = 11,971,739.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,971,739.48/4,315.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,773.96

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