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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,615.09, 6,368.81 and 2,846.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,615.09, 6,368.81 and 2,846.69 is: 3,928.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,615.09 : 6,368.81 = 2,846.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,615.09/6,368.81 = 2,846.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,615.09x = 6,368.81 × 2,846.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,615.09x = 18,129,981.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,129,981.66/4,615.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,928.42

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