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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,611.30, 6,363.33 and 2,722.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,611.30, 6,363.33 and 2,722.82 is: 3,757.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,611.30 : 6,363.33 = 2,722.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,611.30/6,363.33 = 2,722.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,611.30x = 6,363.33 × 2,722.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,611.30x = 17,326,183.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,326,183.14/4,611.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,757.33

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