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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,609.64, 6,363.46 and 2,720.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,609.64, 6,363.46 and 2,720.62 is: 3,755.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,609.64 : 6,363.46 = 2,720.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,609.64/6,363.46 = 2,720.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,609.64x = 6,363.46 × 2,720.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,609.64x = 17,312,556.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,312,556.55/4,609.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,755.73

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