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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,615.98, 6,369.80 and 2,846.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,615.98, 6,369.80 and 2,846.94 is: 3,928.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,615.98 : 6,369.80 = 2,846.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,615.98/6,369.80 = 2,846.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,615.98x = 6,369.80 × 2,846.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,615.98x = 18,134,438.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,134,438.41/4,615.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,928.62

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