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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,606.59, 6,354.47 and 2,836.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,606.59, 6,354.47 and 2,836.95 is: 3,913.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,606.59 : 6,354.47 = 2,836.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,606.59/6,354.47 = 2,836.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,606.59x = 6,354.47 × 2,836.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,606.59x = 18,027,299.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,027,299.48/4,606.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,913.37

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