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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,682.30, 6,461.30 and 2,796.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,682.30, 6,461.30 and 2,796.01 is: 3,858.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,682.30 : 6,461.30 = 2,796.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,682.30/6,461.30 = 2,796.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,682.30x = 6,461.30 × 2,796.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,682.30x = 18,065,850.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,065,850.25/4,682.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,858.33

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