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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,601.48, 6,347.77 and 2,832.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,601.48, 6,347.77 and 2,832.44 is: 3,907.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,601.48 : 6,347.77 = 2,832.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,601.48/6,347.77 = 2,832.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,601.48x = 6,347.77 × 2,832.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,601.48x = 17,979,638.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,979,638.84/4,601.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,907.36

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