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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,605.54, 6,355.47 and 2,717.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,605.54, 6,355.47 and 2,717.20 is: 3,749.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,605.54 : 6,355.47 = 2,717.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,605.54/6,355.47 = 2,717.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,605.54x = 6,355.47 × 2,717.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,605.54x = 17,269,083.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,269,083.08/4,605.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,749.63

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