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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,612.35, 6,364.80 and 2,843.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,612.35, 6,364.80 and 2,843.31 is: 3,923.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,612.35 : 6,364.80 = 2,843.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,612.35/6,364.80 = 2,843.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,612.35x = 6,364.80 × 2,843.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,612.35x = 18,097,099.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,097,099.49/4,612.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,923.62

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