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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,606.77, 6,355.85 and 2,718.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,606.77, 6,355.85 and 2,718.98 is: 3,751.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,606.77 : 6,355.85 = 2,718.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,606.77/6,355.85 = 2,718.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,606.77x = 6,355.85 × 2,718.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,606.77x = 17,281,422.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,281,422.79/4,606.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,751.31

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