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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,605.69, 6,355.56 and 2,717.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,605.69, 6,355.56 and 2,717.36 is: 3,749.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,605.69 : 6,355.56 = 2,717.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,605.69/6,355.56 = 2,717.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,605.69x = 6,355.56 × 2,717.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,605.69x = 17,270,312.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,270,312.74/4,605.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,749.78

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