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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,381.51, 6,046.49 and 2,809.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,381.51, 6,046.49 and 2,809.61 is: 3,877.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,381.51 : 6,046.49 = 2,809.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,381.51/6,046.49 = 2,809.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,381.51x = 6,046.49 × 2,809.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,381.51x = 16,988,234.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,988,234.49/4,381.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,877.26

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