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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,601.70, 6,351.57 and 2,713.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,601.70, 6,351.57 and 2,713.50 is: 3,745.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,601.70 : 6,351.57 = 2,713.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,601.70/6,351.57 = 2,713.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,601.70x = 6,351.57 × 2,713.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,601.70x = 17,234,985.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,234,985.20/4,601.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,745.35

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