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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,622.08, 6,377.45 and 2,732.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,622.08, 6,377.45 and 2,732.37 is: 3,770.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,622.08 : 6,377.45 = 2,732.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,622.08/6,377.45 = 2,732.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,622.08x = 6,377.45 × 2,732.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,622.08x = 17,425,530.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,425,530.85/4,622.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,770.06

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