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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,586.94, 6,330.52 and 2,723.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,586.94, 6,330.52 and 2,723.94 is: 3,759.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,586.94 : 6,330.52 = 2,723.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,586.94/6,330.52 = 2,723.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,586.94x = 6,330.52 × 2,723.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,586.94x = 17,243,956.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,243,956.65/4,586.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,759.36

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