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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,605.46, 6,355.65 and 2,838.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,605.46, 6,355.65 and 2,838.22 is: 3,916.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,605.46 : 6,355.65 = 2,838.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,605.46/6,355.65 = 2,838.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,605.46x = 6,355.65 × 2,838.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,605.46x = 18,038,732.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,038,732.94/4,605.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,916.81

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