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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,604.31, 6,353.52 and 2,715.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,604.31, 6,353.52 and 2,715.90 is: 3,747.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,604.31 : 6,353.52 = 2,715.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,604.31/6,353.52 = 2,715.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,604.31x = 6,353.52 × 2,715.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,604.31x = 17,255,524.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,255,524.97/4,604.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,747.69

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