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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,699, 6,484.62 and 2,836

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,699, 6,484.62 and 2,836 is: 3,913.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,699 : 6,484.62 = 2,836 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,699/6,484.62 = 2,836/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,699x = 6,484.62 × 2,836
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,699x = 18,390,382.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,390,382.32/4,699
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,913.68

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