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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,619.74, 6,373.43 and 2,848.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,619.74, 6,373.43 and 2,848.27 is: 3,929.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,619.74 : 6,373.43 = 2,848.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,619.74/6,373.43 = 2,848.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,619.74x = 6,373.43 × 2,848.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,619.74x = 18,153,229.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,153,229.97/4,619.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,929.49

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