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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,617.59, 6,372.77 and 2,729.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,617.59, 6,372.77 and 2,729.79 is: 3,767.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,617.59 : 6,372.77 = 2,729.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,617.59/6,372.77 = 2,729.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,617.59x = 6,372.77 × 2,729.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,617.59x = 17,396,310.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,396,310.17/4,617.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,767.40

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