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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,620.72, 6,376.59 and 2,852.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,620.72, 6,376.59 and 2,852.31 is: 3,936.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,620.72 : 6,376.59 = 2,852.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,620.72/6,376.59 = 2,852.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,620.72x = 6,376.59 × 2,852.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,620.72x = 18,188,011.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,188,011.42/4,620.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,936.19

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