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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,605.08, 6,356.44 and 2,837.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,605.08, 6,356.44 and 2,837.26 is: 3,916.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,605.08 : 6,356.44 = 2,837.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,605.08/6,356.44 = 2,837.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,605.08x = 6,356.44 × 2,837.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,605.08x = 18,034,832.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,034,832.73/4,605.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,916.29

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