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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,585.68, 6,329.16 and 2,722.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,585.68, 6,329.16 and 2,722.32 is: 3,757.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,585.68 : 6,329.16 = 2,722.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,585.68/6,329.16 = 2,722.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,585.68x = 6,329.16 × 2,722.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,585.68x = 17,229,998.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,229,998.85/4,585.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,757.35

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