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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,607.26, 6,354.79 and 2,839.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,607.26, 6,354.79 and 2,839.84 is: 3,916.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,607.26 : 6,354.79 = 2,839.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,607.26/6,354.79 = 2,839.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,607.26x = 6,354.79 × 2,839.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,607.26x = 18,046,586.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,046,586.83/4,607.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,916.99

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