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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,630.61, 6,388.93 and 2,741.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,630.61, 6,388.93 and 2,741.36 is: 3,782.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,630.61 : 6,388.93 = 2,741.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,630.61/6,388.93 = 2,741.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,630.61x = 6,388.93 × 2,741.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,630.61x = 17,514,334.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,514,334.32/4,630.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,782.30

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