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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,595.73, 6,884.89 and 2,716

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,595.73, 6,884.89 and 2,716 is: 4,068.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,595.73 : 6,884.89 = 2,716 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,595.73/6,884.89 = 2,716/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,595.73x = 6,884.89 × 2,716
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,595.73x = 18,699,361.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,699,361.24/4,595.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,068.86

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