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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,617.38, 6,374.16 and 2,850.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,617.38, 6,374.16 and 2,850.02 is: 3,934.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,617.38 : 6,374.16 = 2,850.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,617.38/6,374.16 = 2,850.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,617.38x = 6,374.16 × 2,850.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,617.38x = 18,166,483.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,166,483.48/4,617.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,934.37

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