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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,605.52, 6,353.40 and 2,836.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,605.52, 6,353.40 and 2,836.48 is: 3,912.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,605.52 : 6,353.40 = 2,836.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,605.52/6,353.40 = 2,836.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,605.52x = 6,353.40 × 2,836.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,605.52x = 18,021,292.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,021,292.03/4,605.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,912.98

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