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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,599.87, 6,350.16 and 2,832.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,599.87, 6,350.16 and 2,832.49 is: 3,910.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,599.87 : 6,350.16 = 2,832.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,599.87/6,350.16 = 2,832.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,599.87x = 6,350.16 × 2,832.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,599.87x = 17,986,764.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,986,764.70/4,599.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,910.28

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