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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,462.58, 6,691.36 and 1,829.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,462.58, 6,691.36 and 1,829.36 is: 2,743.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,462.58 : 6,691.36 = 1,829.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,462.58/6,691.36 = 1,829.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,462.58x = 6,691.36 × 1,829.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,462.58x = 12,240,906.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,240,906.33/4,462.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,743.01

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