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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,503.54, 6,215.92 and 2,734.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,503.54, 6,215.92 and 2,734.76 is: 3,774.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,503.54 : 6,215.92 = 2,734.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,503.54/6,215.92 = 2,734.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,503.54x = 6,215.92 × 2,734.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,503.54x = 16,999,049.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,999,049.38/4,503.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,774.60

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