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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,606.92, 6,357.48 and 2,743.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,606.92, 6,357.48 and 2,743.56 is: 3,786.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,606.92 : 6,357.48 = 2,743.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,606.92/6,357.48 = 2,743.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,606.92x = 6,357.48 × 2,743.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,606.92x = 17,442,127.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,442,127.83/4,606.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,786.07

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