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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,601.78, 6,352.59 and 2,712.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,601.78, 6,352.59 and 2,712.72 is: 3,744.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,601.78 : 6,352.59 = 2,712.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,601.78/6,352.59 = 2,712.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,601.78x = 6,352.59 × 2,712.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,601.78x = 17,232,797.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,232,797.94/4,601.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,744.81

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