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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,611.48, 6,361.74 and 2,723.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,611.48, 6,361.74 and 2,723.04 is: 3,756.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,611.48 : 6,361.74 = 2,723.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,611.48/6,361.74 = 2,723.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,611.48x = 6,361.74 × 2,723.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,611.48x = 17,323,272.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,323,272.49/4,611.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,756.55

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