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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,525.31, 6,245.28 and 2,848.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,525.31, 6,245.28 and 2,848.16 is: 3,930.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,525.31 : 6,245.28 = 2,848.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,525.31/6,245.28 = 2,848.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,525.31x = 6,245.28 × 2,848.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,525.31x = 17,787,556.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,787,556.68/4,525.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,930.68

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