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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,604.93, 6,353.70 and 2,716.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,604.93, 6,353.70 and 2,716.59 is: 3,748.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,604.93 : 6,353.70 = 2,716.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,604.93/6,353.70 = 2,716.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,604.93x = 6,353.70 × 2,716.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,604.93x = 17,260,397.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,260,397.88/4,604.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,748.25

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