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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,505.28, 6,217.74 and 2,737.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,505.28, 6,217.74 and 2,737.06 is: 3,777.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,505.28 : 6,217.74 = 2,737.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,505.28/6,217.74 = 2,737.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,505.28x = 6,217.74 × 2,737.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,505.28x = 17,018,327.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,018,327.44/4,505.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,777.42

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