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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,583.27, 6,324.56 and 2,694.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,583.27, 6,324.56 and 2,694.93 is: 3,718.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,583.27 : 6,324.56 = 2,694.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,583.27/6,324.56 = 2,694.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,583.27x = 6,324.56 × 2,694.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,583.27x = 17,044,246.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,044,246.48/4,583.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,718.80

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