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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,591.09, 6,335.73 and 2,702.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,591.09, 6,335.73 and 2,702.75 is: 3,729.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,591.09 : 6,335.73 = 2,702.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,591.09/6,335.73 = 2,702.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,591.09x = 6,335.73 × 2,702.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,591.09x = 17,123,880.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,123,880.74/4,591.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,729.81

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