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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,360.63, 6,019.50 and 2,946.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,360.63, 6,019.50 and 2,946.23 is: 4,067.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,360.63 : 6,019.50 = 2,946.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,360.63/6,019.50 = 2,946.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,360.63x = 6,019.50 × 2,946.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,360.63x = 17,734,831.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,734,831.49/4,360.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,067.04

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