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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,529.58, 6,245.74 and 2,848.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,529.58, 6,245.74 and 2,848.92 is: 3,928.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,529.58 : 6,245.74 = 2,848.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,529.58/6,245.74 = 2,848.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,529.58x = 6,245.74 × 2,848.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,529.58x = 17,793,613.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,793,613.60/4,529.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,928.31

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