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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,629.70, 6,389.61 and 2,741.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,629.70, 6,389.61 and 2,741.14 is: 3,783.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,629.70 : 6,389.61 = 2,741.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,629.70/6,389.61 = 2,741.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,629.70x = 6,389.61 × 2,741.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,629.70x = 17,514,783.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,514,783.61/4,629.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,783.14

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