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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,609.96, 6,361.86 and 2,842.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,609.96, 6,361.86 and 2,842.72 is: 3,923.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,609.96 : 6,361.86 = 2,842.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,609.96/6,361.86 = 2,842.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,609.96x = 6,361.86 × 2,842.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,609.96x = 18,084,986.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,084,986.66/4,609.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,923.02

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