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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,630.84, 6,390.60 and 2,742.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,630.84, 6,390.60 and 2,742.53 is: 3,784.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,630.84 : 6,390.60 = 2,742.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,630.84/6,390.60 = 2,742.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,630.84x = 6,390.60 × 2,742.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,630.84x = 17,526,366.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,526,366.55/4,630.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,784.71

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