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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,525.46, 6,243.02 and 2,847.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,525.46, 6,243.02 and 2,847.79 is: 3,928.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,525.46 : 6,243.02 = 2,847.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,525.46/6,243.02 = 2,847.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,525.46x = 6,243.02 × 2,847.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,525.46x = 17,778,809.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,778,809.93/4,525.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,928.62

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