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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,617.85, 6,371.78 and 2,729.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,617.85, 6,371.78 and 2,729.74 is: 3,766.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,617.85 : 6,371.78 = 2,729.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,617.85/6,371.78 = 2,729.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,617.85x = 6,371.78 × 2,729.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,617.85x = 17,393,293.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,393,293.63/4,617.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,766.54

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