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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,610.89, 6,361.22 and 2,839.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,610.89, 6,361.22 and 2,839.42 is: 3,917.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,610.89 : 6,361.22 = 2,839.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,610.89/6,361.22 = 2,839.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,610.89x = 6,361.22 × 2,839.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,610.89x = 18,062,161.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,062,161.10/4,610.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,917.28

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