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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,595.72, 6,341.88 and 2,707.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,595.72, 6,341.88 and 2,707.22 is: 3,735.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,595.72 : 6,341.88 = 2,707.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,595.72/6,341.88 = 2,707.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,595.72x = 6,341.88 × 2,707.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,595.72x = 17,168,864.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,168,864.37/4,595.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,735.84

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