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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,624.60, 6,379.34 and 2,854.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,624.60, 6,379.34 and 2,854.94 is: 3,938.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,624.60 : 6,379.34 = 2,854.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,624.60/6,379.34 = 2,854.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,624.60x = 6,379.34 × 2,854.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,624.60x = 18,212,632.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,212,632.94/4,624.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,938.21

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