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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,609.68, 6,910.98 and 2,386.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,609.68, 6,910.98 and 2,386.13 is: 3,577.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,609.68 : 6,910.98 = 2,386.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,609.68/6,910.98 = 2,386.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,609.68x = 6,910.98 × 2,386.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,609.68x = 16,490,528.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,490,528.29/4,609.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,577.37

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