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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,605.95, 6,355.42 and 2,717.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,605.95, 6,355.42 and 2,717.39 is: 3,749.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,605.95 : 6,355.42 = 2,717.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,605.95/6,355.42 = 2,717.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,605.95x = 6,355.42 × 2,717.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,605.95x = 17,270,163.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,270,163.85/4,605.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,749.53

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