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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,617.61, 6,371.46 and 2,729.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,617.61, 6,371.46 and 2,729.50 is: 3,766.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,617.61 : 6,371.46 = 2,729.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,617.61/6,371.46 = 2,729.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,617.61x = 6,371.46 × 2,729.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,617.61x = 17,390,884.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,390,884.14/4,617.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,766.21

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