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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,316.28, 6,474.64 and 1,849.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,316.28, 6,474.64 and 1,849.38 is: 2,774.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,316.28 : 6,474.64 = 1,849.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,316.28/6,474.64 = 1,849.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,316.28x = 6,474.64 × 1,849.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,316.28x = 11,974,069.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,974,069.72/4,316.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,774.16

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