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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,622.10, 6,371.91 and 2,852.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,622.10, 6,371.91 and 2,852.70 is: 3,932.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,622.10 : 6,371.91 = 2,852.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,622.10/6,371.91 = 2,852.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,622.10x = 6,371.91 × 2,852.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,622.10x = 18,177,147.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,177,147.66/4,622.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,932.66

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