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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,618.36, 6,373.44 and 2,755

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,618.36, 6,373.44 and 2,755 is: 3,801.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,618.36 : 6,373.44 = 2,755 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,618.36/6,373.44 = 2,755/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,618.36x = 6,373.44 × 2,755
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,618.36x = 17,558,827.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,558,827.20/4,618.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,801.96

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