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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,615.85, 6,369.02 and 2,727.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,615.85, 6,369.02 and 2,727.74 is: 3,763.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,615.85 : 6,369.02 = 2,727.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,615.85/6,369.02 = 2,727.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,615.85x = 6,369.02 × 2,727.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,615.85x = 17,372,998.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,372,998.77/4,615.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,763.77

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