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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,581.68, 6,323.64 and 2,718.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,581.68, 6,323.64 and 2,718.32 is: 3,751.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,581.68 : 6,323.64 = 2,718.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,581.68/6,323.64 = 2,718.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,581.68x = 6,323.64 × 2,718.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,581.68x = 17,189,677.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,189,677.08/4,581.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,751.83

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