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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,511.42, 6,767.38 and 2,046.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,511.42, 6,767.38 and 2,046.43 is: 3,069.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,511.42 : 6,767.38 = 2,046.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,511.42/6,767.38 = 2,046.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,511.42x = 6,767.38 × 2,046.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,511.42x = 13,848,969.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,848,969.45/4,511.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,069.76

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