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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,615.50, 6,367.84 and 2,727.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,615.50, 6,367.84 and 2,727.69 is: 3,763.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,615.50 : 6,367.84 = 2,727.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,615.50/6,367.84 = 2,727.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,615.50x = 6,367.84 × 2,727.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,615.50x = 17,369,493.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,369,493.49/4,615.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,763.30

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