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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,614.98, 6,368.42 and 2,845.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,614.98, 6,368.42 and 2,845.94 is: 3,927.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,614.98 : 6,368.42 = 2,845.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,614.98/6,368.42 = 2,845.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,614.98x = 6,368.42 × 2,845.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,614.98x = 18,124,116.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,124,116.49/4,614.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,927.24

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