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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,593.36, 6,338.88 and 2,730

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,593.36, 6,338.88 and 2,730 is: 3,767.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,593.36 : 6,338.88 = 2,730 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,593.36/6,338.88 = 2,730/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,593.36x = 6,338.88 × 2,730
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,593.36x = 17,305,142.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,305,142.40/4,593.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,767.43

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