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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,614.41, 6,370.17 and 2,846.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,614.41, 6,370.17 and 2,846.99 is: 3,930.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,614.41 : 6,370.17 = 2,846.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,614.41/6,370.17 = 2,846.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,614.41x = 6,370.17 × 2,846.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,614.41x = 18,135,810.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,135,810.29/4,614.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,930.26

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