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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,587.08, 6,328.14 and 2,723

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,587.08, 6,328.14 and 2,723 is: 3,756.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,587.08 : 6,328.14 = 2,723 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,587.08/6,328.14 = 2,723/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,587.08x = 6,328.14 × 2,723
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,587.08x = 17,231,525.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,231,525.22/4,587.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,756.53

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