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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,635.90, 6,397.09 and 2,747.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,635.90, 6,397.09 and 2,747.49 is: 3,791.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,635.90 : 6,397.09 = 2,747.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,635.90/6,397.09 = 2,747.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,635.90x = 6,397.09 × 2,747.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,635.90x = 17,575,940.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,575,940.80/4,635.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,791.27

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