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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,606.76, 6,359.66 and 2,718.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,606.76, 6,359.66 and 2,718.91 is: 3,753.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,606.76 : 6,359.66 = 2,718.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,606.76/6,359.66 = 2,718.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,606.76x = 6,359.66 × 2,718.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,606.76x = 17,291,343.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,291,343.17/4,606.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,753.48

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