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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,606.08, 6,355.20 and 2,741.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,606.08, 6,355.20 and 2,741.76 is: 3,782.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,606.08 : 6,355.20 = 2,741.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,606.08/6,355.20 = 2,741.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,606.08x = 6,355.20 × 2,741.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,606.08x = 17,424,433.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,424,433.15/4,606.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,782.92

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