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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,511.68, 6,773.28 and 2,461.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,511.68, 6,773.28 and 2,461.12 is: 3,694.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,511.68 : 6,773.28 = 2,461.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,511.68/6,773.28 = 2,461.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,511.68x = 6,773.28 × 2,461.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,511.68x = 16,669,854.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,669,854.87/4,511.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,694.82

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