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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,595.49, 6,341.81 and 2,732.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,595.49, 6,341.81 and 2,732.13 is: 3,770.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,595.49 : 6,341.81 = 2,732.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,595.49/6,341.81 = 2,732.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,595.49x = 6,341.81 × 2,732.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,595.49x = 17,326,649.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,326,649.36/4,595.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,770.36

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