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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,611.98, 6,364.22 and 2,723.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,611.98, 6,364.22 and 2,723.47 is: 3,758.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,611.98 : 6,364.22 = 2,723.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,611.98/6,364.22 = 2,723.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,611.98x = 6,364.22 × 2,723.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,611.98x = 17,332,732.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,332,732.72/4,611.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,758.20

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