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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,600.68, 6,349.42 and 2,832.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,600.68, 6,349.42 and 2,832.24 is: 3,908.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,600.68 : 6,349.42 = 2,832.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,600.68/6,349.42 = 2,832.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,600.68x = 6,349.42 × 2,832.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,600.68x = 17,983,081.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,983,081.30/4,600.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,908.79

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