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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,618.32, 6,374.10 and 2,729.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,618.32, 6,374.10 and 2,729.82 is: 3,767.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,618.32 : 6,374.10 = 2,729.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,618.32/6,374.10 = 2,729.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,618.32x = 6,374.10 × 2,729.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,618.32x = 17,400,145.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,400,145.66/4,618.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,767.64

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