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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,460.85, 6,149.93 and 3,761.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,460.85, 6,149.93 and 3,761.01 is: 5,185.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,460.85 : 6,149.93 = 3,761.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,460.85/6,149.93 = 3,761.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,460.85x = 6,149.93 × 3,761.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,460.85x = 23,129,929.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,129,929.42/4,460.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,185.09

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