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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,601.88, 6,352.74 and 2,712.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,601.88, 6,352.74 and 2,712.87 is: 3,745.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,601.88 : 6,352.74 = 2,712.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,601.88/6,352.74 = 2,712.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,601.88x = 6,352.74 × 2,712.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,601.88x = 17,234,157.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,234,157.76/4,601.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,745.03

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