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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,601.03, 6,349.63 and 2,712.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,601.03, 6,349.63 and 2,712.69 is: 3,743.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,601.03 : 6,349.63 = 2,712.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,601.03/6,349.63 = 2,712.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,601.03x = 6,349.63 × 2,712.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,601.03x = 17,224,571.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,224,571.02/4,601.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,743.64

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