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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,605.59, 6,356.52 and 2,717.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,605.59, 6,356.52 and 2,717.06 is: 3,750.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,605.59 : 6,356.52 = 2,717.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,605.59/6,356.52 = 2,717.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,605.59x = 6,356.52 × 2,717.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,605.59x = 17,271,014.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,271,014.45/4,605.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,750.01

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