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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,502.67, 6,215.58 and 2,734.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,502.67, 6,215.58 and 2,734.85 is: 3,775.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,502.67 : 6,215.58 = 2,734.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,502.67/6,215.58 = 2,734.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,502.67x = 6,215.58 × 2,734.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,502.67x = 16,998,647.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,998,647.89/4,502.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,775.24

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