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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,637.40, 6,396.32 and 2,869.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,637.40, 6,396.32 and 2,869.84 is: 3,958.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,637.40 : 6,396.32 = 2,869.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,637.40/6,396.32 = 2,869.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,637.40x = 6,396.32 × 2,869.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,637.40x = 18,356,414.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,356,414.99/4,637.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,958.34

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