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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,612.41, 6,365.25 and 2,723.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,612.41, 6,365.25 and 2,723.85 is: 3,758.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,612.41 : 6,365.25 = 2,723.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,612.41/6,365.25 = 2,723.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,612.41x = 6,365.25 × 2,723.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,612.41x = 17,337,986.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,337,986.21/4,612.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,758.99

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