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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,529.64, 6,249.74 and 2,851.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,529.64, 6,249.74 and 2,851.86 is: 3,934.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,529.64 : 6,249.74 = 2,851.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,529.64/6,249.74 = 2,851.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,529.64x = 6,249.74 × 2,851.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,529.64x = 17,823,383.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,823,383.52/4,529.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,934.83

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