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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,615.39, 6,927.70 and 2,428.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,615.39, 6,927.70 and 2,428.73 is: 3,645.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,615.39 : 6,927.70 = 2,428.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,615.39/6,927.70 = 2,428.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,615.39x = 6,927.70 × 2,428.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,615.39x = 16,825,512.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,825,512.82/4,615.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,645.52

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