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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,316.54, 6,469.38 and 1,848.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,316.54, 6,469.38 and 1,848.47 is: 2,770.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,316.54 : 6,469.38 = 1,848.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,316.54/6,469.38 = 1,848.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,316.54x = 6,469.38 × 1,848.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,316.54x = 11,958,422.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,958,422.50/4,316.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,770.38

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