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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,695.49, 7,042.82 and 2,846.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,695.49, 7,042.82 and 2,846.06 is: 4,268.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,695.49 : 7,042.82 = 2,846.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,695.49/7,042.82 = 2,846.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,695.49x = 7,042.82 × 2,846.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,695.49x = 20,044,253.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,044,253.08/4,695.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,268.84

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