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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,606.22, 6,356.58 and 2,717.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,606.22, 6,356.58 and 2,717.82 is: 3,750.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,606.22 : 6,356.58 = 2,717.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,606.22/6,356.58 = 2,717.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,606.22x = 6,356.58 × 2,717.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,606.22x = 17,276,017.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,276,017.57/4,606.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,750.59

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