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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,104.78, 6,151.37 and 2,346.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,104.78, 6,151.37 and 2,346.18 is: 3,515.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,104.78 : 6,151.37 = 2,346.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,104.78/6,151.37 = 2,346.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,104.78x = 6,151.37 × 2,346.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,104.78x = 14,432,209.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,432,209.54/4,104.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,515.95

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