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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,617.74, 6,371.64 and 2,729.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,617.74, 6,371.64 and 2,729.18 is: 3,765.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,617.74 : 6,371.64 = 2,729.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,617.74/6,371.64 = 2,729.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,617.74x = 6,371.64 × 2,729.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,617.74x = 17,389,352.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,389,352.46/4,617.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,765.77

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