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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,584.25, 6,327.91 and 2,721.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,584.25, 6,327.91 and 2,721.25 is: 3,756.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,584.25 : 6,327.91 = 2,721.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,584.25/6,327.91 = 2,721.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,584.25x = 6,327.91 × 2,721.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,584.25x = 17,219,825.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,219,825.09/4,584.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,756.30

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