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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,577.93, 6,865.86 and 2,729.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,577.93, 6,865.86 and 2,729.57 is: 4,093.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,577.93 : 6,865.86 = 2,729.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,577.93/6,865.86 = 2,729.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,577.93x = 6,865.86 × 2,729.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,577.93x = 18,740,845.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,740,845.48/4,577.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,093.74

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