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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,614.84, 6,368.94 and 2,751.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,614.84, 6,368.94 and 2,751.84 is: 3,797.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,614.84 : 6,368.94 = 2,751.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,614.84/6,368.94 = 2,751.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,614.84x = 6,368.94 × 2,751.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,614.84x = 17,526,303.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,526,303.85/4,614.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,797.81

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