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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,612.73, 6,364.76 and 2,724.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,612.73, 6,364.76 and 2,724.17 is: 3,758.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,612.73 : 6,364.76 = 2,724.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,612.73/6,364.76 = 2,724.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,612.73x = 6,364.76 × 2,724.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,612.73x = 17,338,642.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,338,642.80/4,612.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,758.87

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