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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,615.27, 4,991.90 and 2,774.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,615.27, 4,991.90 and 2,774.64 is: 3,831.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,615.27 : 4,991.90 = 2,774.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,615.27/4,991.90 = 2,774.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,615.27x = 4,991.90 × 2,774.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,615.27x = 13,850,725.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,850,725.42/3,615.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,831.17

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