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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,562.97, 6,846.63 and 2,482.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,562.97, 6,846.63 and 2,482.89 is: 3,725.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,562.97 : 6,846.63 = 2,482.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,562.97/6,846.63 = 2,482.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,562.97x = 6,846.63 × 2,482.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,562.97x = 16,999,429.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,999,429.16/4,562.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,725.52

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