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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,609.74, 6,361.11 and 2,721.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,609.74, 6,361.11 and 2,721.22 is: 3,755.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,609.74 : 6,361.11 = 2,721.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,609.74/6,361.11 = 2,721.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,609.74x = 6,361.11 × 2,721.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,609.74x = 17,309,974.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,309,974.09/4,609.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,755.09

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