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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,682.84, 6,462.13 and 2,794.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,682.84, 6,462.13 and 2,794.73 is: 3,856.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,682.84 : 6,462.13 = 2,794.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,682.84/6,462.13 = 2,794.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,682.84x = 6,462.13 × 2,794.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,682.84x = 18,059,892.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,059,892.69/4,682.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,856.61

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