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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,647.92, 6,413.16 and 2,759.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,647.92, 6,413.16 and 2,759.24 is: 3,807.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,647.92 : 6,413.16 = 2,759.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,647.92/6,413.16 = 2,759.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,647.92x = 6,413.16 × 2,759.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,647.92x = 17,695,449.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,695,449.93/4,647.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,807.17

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