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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,619.93, 6,373.69 and 2,848.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,619.93, 6,373.69 and 2,848.46 is: 3,929.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,619.93 : 6,373.69 = 2,848.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,619.93/6,373.69 = 2,848.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,619.93x = 6,373.69 × 2,848.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,619.93x = 18,155,162.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,155,162.03/4,619.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,929.75

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