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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,615.74, 6,368.88 and 2,727.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,615.74, 6,368.88 and 2,727.18 is: 3,763.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,615.74 : 6,368.88 = 2,727.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,615.74/6,368.88 = 2,727.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,615.74x = 6,368.88 × 2,727.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,615.74x = 17,369,082.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,369,082.16/4,615.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,763.01

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