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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,606.95, 6,355.77 and 2,617.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,606.95, 6,355.77 and 2,617.23 is: 3,610.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,606.95 : 6,355.77 = 2,617.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,606.95/6,355.77 = 2,617.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,606.95x = 6,355.77 × 2,617.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,606.95x = 16,634,511.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,634,511.92/4,606.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,610.74

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