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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,652.14, 6,417.36 and 2,761.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,652.14, 6,417.36 and 2,761.87 is: 3,809.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,652.14 : 6,417.36 = 2,761.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,652.14/6,417.36 = 2,761.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,652.14x = 6,417.36 × 2,761.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,652.14x = 17,723,900.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,723,900.25/4,652.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,809.84

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