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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,602.35, 6,351.87 and 2,714.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,602.35, 6,351.87 and 2,714.47 is: 3,746.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,602.35 : 6,351.87 = 2,714.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,602.35/6,351.87 = 2,714.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,602.35x = 6,351.87 × 2,714.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,602.35x = 17,241,954.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,241,954.86/4,602.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,746.34

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