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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,618.08, 6,373.22 and 2,849.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,618.08, 6,373.22 and 2,849.72 is: 3,932.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,618.08 : 6,373.22 = 2,849.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,618.08/6,373.22 = 2,849.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,618.08x = 6,373.22 × 2,849.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,618.08x = 18,161,846.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,161,846.38/4,618.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,932.77

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