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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,603.29, 6,351.44 and 2,714.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,603.29, 6,351.44 and 2,714.73 is: 3,745.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,603.29 : 6,351.44 = 2,714.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,603.29/6,351.44 = 2,714.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,603.29x = 6,351.44 × 2,714.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,603.29x = 17,242,399.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,242,399.38/4,603.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,745.67

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