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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,646.94, 6,410.61 and 2,877.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,646.94, 6,410.61 and 2,877.90 is: 3,970.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,646.94 : 6,410.61 = 2,877.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,646.94/6,410.61 = 2,877.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,646.94x = 6,410.61 × 2,877.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,646.94x = 18,449,094.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,449,094.52/4,646.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,970.16

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