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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,627.73, 6,389.36 and 2,739.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,627.73, 6,389.36 and 2,739.92 is: 3,782.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,627.73 : 6,389.36 = 2,739.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,627.73/6,389.36 = 2,739.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,627.73x = 6,389.36 × 2,739.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,627.73x = 17,506,289.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,506,289.60/4,627.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,782.91

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