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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,635.30, 6,396.44 and 2,747.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,635.30, 6,396.44 and 2,747.06 is: 3,790.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,635.30 : 6,396.44 = 2,747.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,635.30/6,396.44 = 2,747.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,635.30x = 6,396.44 × 2,747.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,635.30x = 17,571,441.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,571,441.89/4,635.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,790.79

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