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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,610.72, 6,361.84 and 2,696.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,610.72, 6,361.84 and 2,696.17 is: 3,720.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,610.72 : 6,361.84 = 2,696.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,610.72/6,361.84 = 2,696.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,610.72x = 6,361.84 × 2,696.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,610.72x = 17,152,602.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,152,602.15/4,610.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,720.16

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