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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,602.34, 6,350.93 and 2,713.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,602.34, 6,350.93 and 2,713.83 is: 3,744.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,602.34 : 6,350.93 = 2,713.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,602.34/6,350.93 = 2,713.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,602.34x = 6,350.93 × 2,713.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,602.34x = 17,235,353.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,235,353.45/4,602.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,744.91

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