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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,662.48, 6,435.52 and 2,893.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,662.48, 6,435.52 and 2,893.08 is: 3,993.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,662.48 : 6,435.52 = 2,893.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,662.48/6,435.52 = 2,893.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,662.48x = 6,435.52 × 2,893.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,662.48x = 18,618,474.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,618,474.20/4,662.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,993.26

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