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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,511.84, 6,766.94 and 2,046.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,511.84, 6,766.94 and 2,046.07 is: 3,068.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,511.84 : 6,766.94 = 2,046.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,511.84/6,766.94 = 2,046.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,511.84x = 6,766.94 × 2,046.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,511.84x = 13,845,588.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,845,588.86/4,511.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,068.72

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