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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,614.03, 6,368.04 and 2,846.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,614.03, 6,368.04 and 2,846.21 is: 3,928.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,614.03 : 6,368.04 = 2,846.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,614.03/6,368.04 = 2,846.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,614.03x = 6,368.04 × 2,846.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,614.03x = 18,124,747.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,124,747.29/4,614.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,928.18

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