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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,611.18, 6,363.24 and 2,722.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,611.18, 6,363.24 and 2,722.82 is: 3,757.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,611.18 : 6,363.24 = 2,722.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,611.18/6,363.24 = 2,722.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,611.18x = 6,363.24 × 2,722.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,611.18x = 17,325,925.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,325,925.32/4,611.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,757.37

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