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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,601.13, 6,349.17 and 2,784.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,601.13, 6,349.17 and 2,784.83 is: 3,842.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,601.13 : 6,349.17 = 2,784.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,601.13/6,349.17 = 2,784.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,601.13x = 6,349.17 × 2,784.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,601.13x = 17,681,345.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,681,345.17/4,601.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,842.83

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