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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,620.64, 6,374.98 and 2,732.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,620.64, 6,374.98 and 2,732.28 is: 3,769.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,620.64 : 6,374.98 = 2,732.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,620.64/6,374.98 = 2,732.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,620.64x = 6,374.98 × 2,732.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,620.64x = 17,418,230.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,418,230.35/4,620.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,769.66

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