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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,604.59, 6,351.71 and 2,834.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,604.59, 6,351.71 and 2,834.94 is: 3,910.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,604.59 : 6,351.71 = 2,834.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,604.59/6,351.71 = 2,834.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,604.59x = 6,351.71 × 2,834.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,604.59x = 18,006,716.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,006,716.75/4,604.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,910.60

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