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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,605.89, 6,354.32 and 2,834.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,605.89, 6,354.32 and 2,834.42 is: 3,910.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,605.89 : 6,354.32 = 2,834.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,605.89/6,354.32 = 2,834.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,605.89x = 6,354.32 × 2,834.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,605.89x = 18,010,784.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,010,784.32/4,605.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,910.38

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