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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,507.65, 6,220.53 and 2,738.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,507.65, 6,220.53 and 2,738.07 is: 3,778.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,507.65 : 6,220.53 = 2,738.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,507.65/6,220.53 = 2,738.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,507.65x = 6,220.53 × 2,738.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,507.65x = 17,032,246.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,032,246.58/4,507.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,778.52

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