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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,609.67, 6,361.77 and 2,721.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,609.67, 6,361.77 and 2,721.83 is: 3,756.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,609.67 : 6,361.77 = 2,721.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,609.67/6,361.77 = 2,721.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,609.67x = 6,361.77 × 2,721.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,609.67x = 17,315,634.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,315,634.84/4,609.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,756.38

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