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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,620.01, 6,375.86 and 2,732.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,620.01, 6,375.86 and 2,732.69 is: 3,771.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,620.01 : 6,375.86 = 2,732.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,620.01/6,375.86 = 2,732.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,620.01x = 6,375.86 × 2,732.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,620.01x = 17,423,240.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,423,240.89/4,620.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,771.25

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