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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,605.03, 6,354.84 and 2,716.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,605.03, 6,354.84 and 2,716.68 is: 3,748.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,605.03 : 6,354.84 = 2,716.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,605.03/6,354.84 = 2,716.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,605.03x = 6,354.84 × 2,716.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,605.03x = 17,264,066.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,264,066.73/4,605.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,748.96

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