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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,622.59, 6,376.59 and 2,852.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,622.59, 6,376.59 and 2,852.94 is: 3,935.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,622.59 : 6,376.59 = 2,852.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,622.59/6,376.59 = 2,852.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,622.59x = 6,376.59 × 2,852.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,622.59x = 18,192,028.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,192,028.67/4,622.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,935.46

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