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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,632.83, 6,393.93 and 2,744.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,632.83, 6,393.93 and 2,744.27 is: 3,787.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,632.83 : 6,393.93 = 2,744.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,632.83/6,393.93 = 2,744.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,632.83x = 6,393.93 × 2,744.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,632.83x = 17,546,670.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,546,670.28/4,632.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,787.46

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