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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,601.46, 6,349.42 and 2,712.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,601.46, 6,349.42 and 2,712.62 is: 3,743.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,601.46 : 6,349.42 = 2,712.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,601.46/6,349.42 = 2,712.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,601.46x = 6,349.42 × 2,712.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,601.46x = 17,223,563.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,223,563.68/4,601.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,743.06

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