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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,602.20, 6,351.66 and 2,739

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,602.20, 6,351.66 and 2,739 is: 3,780.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,602.20 : 6,351.66 = 2,739 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,602.20/6,351.66 = 2,739/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,602.20x = 6,351.66 × 2,739
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,602.20x = 17,397,196.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,397,196.74/4,602.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,780.19

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