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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,606.38, 6,357.09 and 2,719.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,606.38, 6,357.09 and 2,719.08 is: 3,752.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,606.38 : 6,357.09 = 2,719.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,606.38/6,357.09 = 2,719.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,606.38x = 6,357.09 × 2,719.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,606.38x = 17,285,436.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,285,436.28/4,606.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,752.50

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