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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,629.85, 6,387.69 and 2,835.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,629.85, 6,387.69 and 2,835.46 is: 3,912.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,629.85 : 6,387.69 = 2,835.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,629.85/6,387.69 = 2,835.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,629.85x = 6,387.69 × 2,835.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,629.85x = 18,112,039.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,112,039.49/4,629.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,912.01

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