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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,104.68, 5,663.94 and 2,846.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,104.68, 5,663.94 and 2,846.12 is: 3,927.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,104.68 : 5,663.94 = 2,846.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,104.68/5,663.94 = 2,846.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,104.68x = 5,663.94 × 2,846.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,104.68x = 16,120,252.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,120,252.91/4,104.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,927.29

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