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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,530.07, 6,246.43 and 2,849.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,530.07, 6,246.43 and 2,849.42 is: 3,929.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,530.07 : 6,246.43 = 2,849.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,530.07/6,246.43 = 2,849.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,530.07x = 6,246.43 × 2,849.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,530.07x = 17,798,702.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,798,702.57/4,530.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,929.01

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