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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,590.84, 6,335.91 and 2,727.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,590.84, 6,335.91 and 2,727.84 is: 3,764.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,590.84 : 6,335.91 = 2,727.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,590.84/6,335.91 = 2,727.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,590.84x = 6,335.91 × 2,727.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,590.84x = 17,283,372.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,283,372.49/4,590.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,764.75

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