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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,611.57, 6,362.58 and 2,723.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,611.57, 6,362.58 and 2,723.32 is: 3,757.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,611.57 : 6,362.58 = 2,723.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,611.57/6,362.58 = 2,723.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,611.57x = 6,362.58 × 2,723.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,611.57x = 17,327,359.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,327,359.53/4,611.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,757.37

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