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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,601.03, 6,348.78 and 2,832.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,601.03, 6,348.78 and 2,832.39 is: 3,908.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,601.03 : 6,348.78 = 2,832.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,601.03/6,348.78 = 2,832.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,601.03x = 6,348.78 × 2,832.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,601.03x = 17,982,220.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,982,220.98/4,601.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,908.31

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