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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,592.74, 6,337.97 and 2,729.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,592.74, 6,337.97 and 2,729.74 is: 3,767.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,592.74 : 6,337.97 = 2,729.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,592.74/6,337.97 = 2,729.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,592.74x = 6,337.97 × 2,729.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,592.74x = 17,301,010.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,301,010.23/4,592.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,767.03

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