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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,581.27, 6,322.19 and 2,718.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,581.27, 6,322.19 and 2,718.27 is: 3,751.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,581.27 : 6,322.19 = 2,718.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,581.27/6,322.19 = 2,718.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,581.27x = 6,322.19 × 2,718.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,581.27x = 17,185,405.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,185,405.82/4,581.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,751.23

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