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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,504.87, 6,217.83 and 2,737.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,504.87, 6,217.83 and 2,737.65 is: 3,778.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,504.87 : 6,217.83 = 2,737.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,504.87/6,217.83 = 2,737.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,504.87x = 6,217.83 × 2,737.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,504.87x = 17,022,242.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,022,242.30/4,504.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,778.63

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