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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,635.70, 6,954.42 and 1,862.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,635.70, 6,954.42 and 1,862.59 is: 2,794.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,635.70 : 6,954.42 = 1,862.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,635.70/6,954.42 = 1,862.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,635.70x = 6,954.42 × 1,862.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,635.70x = 12,953,233.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,953,233.15/4,635.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,794.23

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