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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,571, 6,849.94 and 2,486.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,571, 6,849.94 and 2,486.46 is: 3,726.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,571 : 6,849.94 = 2,486.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,571/6,849.94 = 2,486.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,571x = 6,849.94 × 2,486.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,571x = 17,032,101.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,032,101.81/4,571
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,726.12

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