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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,612.89, 6,363.87 and 2,935.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,612.89, 6,363.87 and 2,935.22 is: 4,049.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,612.89 : 6,363.87 = 2,935.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,612.89/6,363.87 = 2,935.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,612.89x = 6,363.87 × 2,935.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,612.89x = 18,679,358.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,679,358.50/4,612.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,049.38

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