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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,590.44, 6,332.58 and 2,726.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,590.44, 6,332.58 and 2,726.12 is: 3,760.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,590.44 : 6,332.58 = 2,726.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,590.44/6,332.58 = 2,726.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,590.44x = 6,332.58 × 2,726.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,590.44x = 17,263,372.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,263,372.99/4,590.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,760.72

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