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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,630.72, 6,946.35 and 3,541.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,630.72, 6,946.35 and 3,541.78 is: 5,312.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,630.72 : 6,946.35 = 3,541.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,630.72/6,946.35 = 3,541.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,630.72x = 6,946.35 × 3,541.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,630.72x = 24,602,443.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,602,443.50/4,630.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,312.88

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