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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,074.49, 5,618.93 and 2,733.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,074.49, 5,618.93 and 2,733.13 is: 3,769.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,074.49 : 5,618.93 = 2,733.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,074.49/5,618.93 = 2,733.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,074.49x = 5,618.93 × 2,733.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,074.49x = 15,357,266.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,357,266.15/4,074.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,769.13

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