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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,584.87, 6,327.14 and 2,696.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,584.87, 6,327.14 and 2,696.53 is: 3,721.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,584.87 : 6,327.14 = 2,696.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,584.87/6,327.14 = 2,696.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,584.87x = 6,327.14 × 2,696.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,584.87x = 17,061,312.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,061,312.61/4,584.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,721.22

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