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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,591.78, 6,338.09 and 2,703.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,591.78, 6,338.09 and 2,703.21 is: 3,731.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,591.78 : 6,338.09 = 2,703.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,591.78/6,338.09 = 2,703.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,591.78x = 6,338.09 × 2,703.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,591.78x = 17,133,174.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,133,174.75/4,591.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,731.27

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