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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,602.88, 6,354.12 and 2,713.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,602.88, 6,354.12 and 2,713.87 is: 3,746.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,602.88 : 6,354.12 = 2,713.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,602.88/6,354.12 = 2,713.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,602.88x = 6,354.12 × 2,713.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,602.88x = 17,244,255.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,244,255.64/4,602.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,746.41

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