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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,621.19, 6,377.51 and 2,852.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,621.19, 6,377.51 and 2,852.82 is: 3,937.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,621.19 : 6,377.51 = 2,852.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,621.19/6,377.51 = 2,852.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,621.19x = 6,377.51 × 2,852.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,621.19x = 18,193,888.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,193,888.08/4,621.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,937.06

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