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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,610.81, 6,912.95 and 2,531.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,610.81, 6,912.95 and 2,531.79 is: 3,795.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,610.81 : 6,912.95 = 2,531.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,610.81/6,912.95 = 2,531.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,610.81x = 6,912.95 × 2,531.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,610.81x = 17,502,125.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,502,125.02/4,610.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,795.89

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