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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,858.84, 7,274.39 and 3,693.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,858.84, 7,274.39 and 3,693.59 is: 5,529.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,858.84 : 7,274.39 = 3,693.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,858.84/7,274.39 = 3,693.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,858.84x = 7,274.39 × 3,693.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,858.84x = 26,868,614.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,868,614.16/4,858.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,529.84

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