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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,614.35, 6,370.85 and 2,848.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,614.35, 6,370.85 and 2,848.55 is: 3,932.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,614.35 : 6,370.85 = 2,848.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,614.35/6,370.85 = 2,848.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,614.35x = 6,370.85 × 2,848.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,614.35x = 18,147,660.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,147,660.03/4,614.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,932.88

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