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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,629.74, 6,391.98 and 2,862.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,629.74, 6,391.98 and 2,862.36 is: 3,951.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,629.74 : 6,391.98 = 2,862.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,629.74/6,391.98 = 2,862.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,629.74x = 6,391.98 × 2,862.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,629.74x = 18,296,147.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,296,147.87/4,629.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,951.88

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