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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,610.47, 6,360.78 and 2,841.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,610.47, 6,360.78 and 2,841.43 is: 3,920.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,610.47 : 6,360.78 = 2,841.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,610.47/6,360.78 = 2,841.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,610.47x = 6,360.78 × 2,841.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,610.47x = 18,073,711.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,073,711.12/4,610.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,920.15

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