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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,635.94, 6,392.50 and 2,955.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,635.94, 6,392.50 and 2,955.46 is: 4,075.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,635.94 : 6,392.50 = 2,955.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,635.94/6,392.50 = 2,955.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,635.94x = 6,392.50 × 2,955.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,635.94x = 18,892,778.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,892,778.05/4,635.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,075.29

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