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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,611.25, 6,364.35 and 2,722.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,611.25, 6,364.35 and 2,722.71 is: 3,757.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,611.25 : 6,364.35 = 2,722.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,611.25/6,364.35 = 2,722.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,611.25x = 6,364.35 × 2,722.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,611.25x = 17,328,295.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,328,295.60/4,611.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,757.83

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