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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,590.47, 6,335.39 and 2,727.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,590.47, 6,335.39 and 2,727.47 is: 3,764.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,590.47 : 6,335.39 = 2,727.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,590.47/6,335.39 = 2,727.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,590.47x = 6,335.39 × 2,727.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,590.47x = 17,279,608.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,279,608.82/4,590.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,764.23

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