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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,651.68, 6,418.86 and 2,762.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,651.68, 6,418.86 and 2,762.92 is: 3,812.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,651.68 : 6,418.86 = 2,762.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,651.68/6,418.86 = 2,762.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,651.68x = 6,418.86 × 2,762.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,651.68x = 17,734,796.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,734,796.67/4,651.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,812.56

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