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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,652.31, 6,417.36 and 2,762.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,652.31, 6,417.36 and 2,762.62 is: 3,810.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,652.31 : 6,417.36 = 2,762.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,652.31/6,417.36 = 2,762.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,652.31x = 6,417.36 × 2,762.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,652.31x = 17,728,711.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,728,711.04/4,652.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,810.73

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