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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,306.98, 6,451.92 and 2,841.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,306.98, 6,451.92 and 2,841.69 is: 4,256.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,306.98 : 6,451.92 = 2,841.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,306.98/6,451.92 = 2,841.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,306.98x = 6,451.92 × 2,841.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,306.98x = 18,334,356.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,334,356.54/4,306.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,256.89

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