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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,626.72, 6,384.77 and 2,834.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,626.72, 6,384.77 and 2,834.90 is: 3,912.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,626.72 : 6,384.77 = 2,834.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,626.72/6,384.77 = 2,834.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,626.72x = 6,384.77 × 2,834.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,626.72x = 18,100,170.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,100,170.30/4,626.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,912.10

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