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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,615.44, 6,368.36 and 2,726.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,615.44, 6,368.36 and 2,726.07 is: 3,761.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,615.44 : 6,368.36 = 2,726.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,615.44/6,368.36 = 2,726.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,615.44x = 6,368.36 × 2,726.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,615.44x = 17,360,549.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,360,549.67/4,615.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,761.41

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