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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,615.78, 6,367.61 and 2,726.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,615.78, 6,367.61 and 2,726.08 is: 3,760.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,615.78 : 6,367.61 = 2,726.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,615.78/6,367.61 = 2,726.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,615.78x = 6,367.61 × 2,726.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,615.78x = 17,358,614.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,358,614.27/4,615.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,760.71

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