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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,650.48, 6,417.56 and 2,882.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,650.48, 6,417.56 and 2,882.52 is: 3,977.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,650.48 : 6,417.56 = 2,882.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,650.48/6,417.56 = 2,882.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,650.48x = 6,417.56 × 2,882.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,650.48x = 18,498,745.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,498,745.05/4,650.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,977.81

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