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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,682.81, 6,459.39 and 2,793.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,682.81, 6,459.39 and 2,793.12 is: 3,852.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,682.81 : 6,459.39 = 2,793.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,682.81/6,459.39 = 2,793.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,682.81x = 6,459.39 × 2,793.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,682.81x = 18,041,851.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,041,851.40/4,682.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,852.79

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