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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,611.69, 6,363.77 and 2,723.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,611.69, 6,363.77 and 2,723.18 is: 3,757.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,611.69 : 6,363.77 = 2,723.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,611.69/6,363.77 = 2,723.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,611.69x = 6,363.77 × 2,723.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,611.69x = 17,329,645.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,329,645.75/4,611.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,757.76

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