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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,618.82, 6,371.32 and 2,729.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,618.82, 6,371.32 and 2,729.77 is: 3,765.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,618.82 : 6,371.32 = 2,729.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,618.82/6,371.32 = 2,729.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,618.82x = 6,371.32 × 2,729.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,618.82x = 17,392,238.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,392,238.20/4,618.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,765.52

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