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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,658.64, 6,433.94 and 2,894.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,658.64, 6,433.94 and 2,894.44 is: 3,997.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,658.64 : 6,433.94 = 2,894.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,658.64/6,433.94 = 2,894.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,658.64x = 6,433.94 × 2,894.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,658.64x = 18,622,653.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,622,653.29/4,658.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,997.44

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