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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,626.27, 6,383.75 and 2,737.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,626.27, 6,383.75 and 2,737.91 is: 3,778.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,626.27 : 6,383.75 = 2,737.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,626.27/6,383.75 = 2,737.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,626.27x = 6,383.75 × 2,737.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,626.27x = 17,478,135.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,478,135.23/4,626.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,778.02

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