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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,607.45, 6,357.51 and 2,718.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,607.45, 6,357.51 and 2,718.35 is: 3,750.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,607.45 : 6,357.51 = 2,718.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,607.45/6,357.51 = 2,718.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,607.45x = 6,357.51 × 2,718.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,607.45x = 17,281,905.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,281,905.52/4,607.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,750.87

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