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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,510.64, 6,224.91 and 2,718.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,510.64, 6,224.91 and 2,718.68 is: 3,751.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,510.64 : 6,224.91 = 2,718.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,510.64/6,224.91 = 2,718.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,510.64x = 6,224.91 × 2,718.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,510.64x = 16,923,507.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,923,507.19/4,510.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,751.91

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