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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,602.31, 6,350.77 and 2,713.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,602.31, 6,350.77 and 2,713.89 is: 3,744.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,602.31 : 6,350.77 = 2,713.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,602.31/6,350.77 = 2,713.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,602.31x = 6,350.77 × 2,713.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,602.31x = 17,235,291.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,235,291.20/4,602.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,744.92

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