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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,505.67, 6,217.83 and 2,737.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,505.67, 6,217.83 and 2,737.26 is: 3,777.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,505.67 : 6,217.83 = 2,737.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,505.67/6,217.83 = 2,737.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,505.67x = 6,217.83 × 2,737.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,505.67x = 17,019,817.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,019,817.35/4,505.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,777.42

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