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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,590.72, 6,335.46 and 2,703.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,590.72, 6,335.46 and 2,703.78 is: 3,731.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,590.72 : 6,335.46 = 2,703.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,590.72/6,335.46 = 2,703.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,590.72x = 6,335.46 × 2,703.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,590.72x = 17,129,690.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,129,690.04/4,590.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,731.37

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