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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,627.91, 6,384.56 and 2,834.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,627.91, 6,384.56 and 2,834.71 is: 3,910.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,627.91 : 6,384.56 = 2,834.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,627.91/6,384.56 = 2,834.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,627.91x = 6,384.56 × 2,834.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,627.91x = 18,098,345.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,098,345.94/4,627.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,910.69

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