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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,618.94, 6,369.59 and 2,850.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,618.94, 6,369.59 and 2,850.17 is: 3,930.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,618.94 : 6,369.59 = 2,850.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,618.94/6,369.59 = 2,850.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,618.94x = 6,369.59 × 2,850.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,618.94x = 18,154,400.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,154,400.08/4,618.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,930.43

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