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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,607.20, 6,358.07 and 2,718.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,607.20, 6,358.07 and 2,718.61 is: 3,751.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,607.20 : 6,358.07 = 2,718.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,607.20/6,358.07 = 2,718.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,607.20x = 6,358.07 × 2,718.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,607.20x = 17,285,131.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,285,131.70/4,607.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,751.76

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