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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,712.76, 6,502.62 and 2,849.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,712.76, 6,502.62 and 2,849.40 is: 3,931.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,712.76 : 6,502.62 = 2,849.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,712.76/6,502.62 = 2,849.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,712.76x = 6,502.62 × 2,849.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,712.76x = 18,528,565.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,528,565.43/4,712.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,931.57

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