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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,046.90, 5,584.71 and 2,368.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,046.90, 5,584.71 and 2,368.62 is: 3,268.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,046.90 : 5,584.71 = 2,368.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,046.90/5,584.71 = 2,368.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,046.90x = 5,584.71 × 2,368.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,046.90x = 13,228,055.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,228,055.80/4,046.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,268.69

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