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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,180.38, 4,761.34 and 2,846.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,180.38, 4,761.34 and 2,846.93 is: 4,262.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,180.38 : 4,761.34 = 2,846.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,180.38/4,761.34 = 2,846.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,180.38x = 4,761.34 × 2,846.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,180.38x = 13,555,170.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,555,170.76/3,180.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,262.13

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