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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,594, 6,339.72 and 2,731

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,594, 6,339.72 and 2,731 is: 3,768.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,594 : 6,339.72 = 2,731 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,594/6,339.72 = 2,731/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,594x = 6,339.72 × 2,731
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,594x = 17,313,775.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,313,775.32/4,594
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,768.78

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