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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,602.69, 6,351.26 and 2,833.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,602.69, 6,351.26 and 2,833.92 is: 3,910.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,602.69 : 6,351.26 = 2,833.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,602.69/6,351.26 = 2,833.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,602.69x = 6,351.26 × 2,833.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,602.69x = 17,998,948.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,998,948.57/4,602.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,910.53

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