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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,642.79, 6,406.77 and 2,754.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,642.79, 6,406.77 and 2,754.55 is: 3,801.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,642.79 : 6,406.77 = 2,754.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,642.79/6,406.77 = 2,754.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,642.79x = 6,406.77 × 2,754.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,642.79x = 17,647,768.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,647,768.30/4,642.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,801.11

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