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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,611.48, 6,364.84 and 2,722.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,611.48, 6,364.84 and 2,722.36 is: 3,757.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,611.48 : 6,364.84 = 2,722.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,611.48/6,364.84 = 2,722.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,611.48x = 6,364.84 × 2,722.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,611.48x = 17,327,385.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,327,385.82/4,611.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,757.45

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