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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,633.04, 6,392.88 and 2,718.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,633.04, 6,392.88 and 2,718.24 is: 3,750.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,633.04 : 6,392.88 = 2,718.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,633.04/6,392.88 = 2,718.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,633.04x = 6,392.88 × 2,718.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,633.04x = 17,377,382.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,377,382.13/4,633.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,750.75

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