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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,614.49, 6,366.18 and 2,843.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,614.49, 6,366.18 and 2,843.02 is: 3,922.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,614.49 : 6,366.18 = 2,843.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,614.49/6,366.18 = 2,843.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,614.49x = 6,366.18 × 2,843.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,614.49x = 18,099,161.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,099,161.15/4,614.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,922.25

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