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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,530.67, 6,249.96 and 2,848.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,530.67, 6,249.96 and 2,848.91 is: 3,930.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,530.67 : 6,249.96 = 2,848.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,530.67/6,249.96 = 2,848.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,530.67x = 6,249.96 × 2,848.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,530.67x = 17,805,542.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,805,542.29/4,530.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,930.00

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