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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,621.38, 6,379.68 and 2,854.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,621.38, 6,379.68 and 2,854.02 is: 3,939.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,621.38 : 6,379.68 = 2,854.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,621.38/6,379.68 = 2,854.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,621.38x = 6,379.68 × 2,854.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,621.38x = 18,207,734.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,207,734.31/4,621.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,939.89

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