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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,644.09, 6,407.33 and 2,849.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,644.09, 6,407.33 and 2,849.72 is: 3,931.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,644.09 : 6,407.33 = 2,849.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,644.09/6,407.33 = 2,849.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,644.09x = 6,407.33 × 2,849.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,644.09x = 18,259,050.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,259,050.16/4,644.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,931.67

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