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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,597.36, 6,344.40 and 2,734

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,597.36, 6,344.40 and 2,734 is: 3,772.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,597.36 : 6,344.40 = 2,734 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,597.36/6,344.40 = 2,734/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,597.36x = 6,344.40 × 2,734
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,597.36x = 17,345,589.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,345,589.60/4,597.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,772.95

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