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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,643.52, 6,406.66 and 2,849.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,643.52, 6,406.66 and 2,849.16 is: 3,930.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,643.52 : 6,406.66 = 2,849.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,643.52/6,406.66 = 2,849.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,643.52x = 6,406.66 × 2,849.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,643.52x = 18,253,599.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,253,599.41/4,643.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,930.98

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