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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,630.35, 6,388.58 and 2,741.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,630.35, 6,388.58 and 2,741.11 is: 3,781.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,630.35 : 6,388.58 = 2,741.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,630.35/6,388.58 = 2,741.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,630.35x = 6,388.58 × 2,741.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,630.35x = 17,511,791.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,511,791.41/4,630.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,781.96

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