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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,622.36, 6,380.96 and 2,946.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,622.36, 6,380.96 and 2,946.06 is: 4,066.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,622.36 : 6,380.96 = 2,946.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,622.36/6,380.96 = 2,946.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,622.36x = 6,380.96 × 2,946.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,622.36x = 18,798,714.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,798,714.34/4,622.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,066.91

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