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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,642.79, 6,408.29 and 2,873.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,642.79, 6,408.29 and 2,873.40 is: 3,966.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,642.79 : 6,408.29 = 2,873.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,642.79/6,408.29 = 2,873.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,642.79x = 6,408.29 × 2,873.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,642.79x = 18,413,580.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,413,580.49/4,642.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,966.06

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