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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,381.48, 6,046.50 and 2,984.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,381.48, 6,046.50 and 2,984.68 is: 4,118.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,381.48 : 6,046.50 = 2,984.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,381.48/6,046.50 = 2,984.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,381.48x = 6,046.50 × 2,984.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,381.48x = 18,046,867.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,046,867.62/4,381.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,118.90

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