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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,683.13, 6,462.69 and 2,795.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,683.13, 6,462.69 and 2,795.94 is: 3,858.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,683.13 : 6,462.69 = 2,795.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,683.13/6,462.69 = 2,795.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,683.13x = 6,462.69 × 2,795.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,683.13x = 18,069,293.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,069,293.48/4,683.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,858.38

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