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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,571.04, 6,849.96 and 2,489.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,571.04, 6,849.96 and 2,489.28 is: 3,730.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,571.04 : 6,849.96 = 2,489.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,571.04/6,849.96 = 2,489.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,571.04x = 6,849.96 × 2,489.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,571.04x = 17,051,468.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,051,468.43/4,571.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,730.33

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