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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,618.08, 6,372.96 and 2,849.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,618.08, 6,372.96 and 2,849.28 is: 3,932.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,618.08 : 6,372.96 = 2,849.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,618.08/6,372.96 = 2,849.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,618.08x = 6,372.96 × 2,849.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,618.08x = 18,158,347.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,158,347.47/4,618.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,932.01

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