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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,529.84, 6,253.87 and 2,852.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,529.84, 6,253.87 and 2,852.69 is: 3,938.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,529.84 : 6,253.87 = 2,852.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,529.84/6,253.87 = 2,852.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,529.84x = 6,253.87 × 2,852.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,529.84x = 17,840,314.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,840,314.01/4,529.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,938.40

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