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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,610.36, 6,361.86 and 2,747

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,610.36, 6,361.86 and 2,747 is: 3,790.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,610.36 : 6,361.86 = 2,747 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,610.36/6,361.86 = 2,747/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,610.36x = 6,361.86 × 2,747
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,610.36x = 17,476,029.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,476,029.42/4,610.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,790.60

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