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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,604.78, 6,352.42 and 2,835.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,604.78, 6,352.42 and 2,835.74 is: 3,911.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,604.78 : 6,352.42 = 2,835.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,604.78/6,352.42 = 2,835.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,604.78x = 6,352.42 × 2,835.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,604.78x = 18,013,811.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,013,811.49/4,604.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,911.98

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