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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,618.59, 6,373.63 and 2,850.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,618.59, 6,373.63 and 2,850.19 is: 3,933.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,618.59 : 6,373.63 = 2,850.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,618.59/6,373.63 = 2,850.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,618.59x = 6,373.63 × 2,850.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,618.59x = 18,166,056.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,166,056.49/4,618.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,933.25

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