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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,650.27, 6,417.06 and 2,761.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,650.27, 6,417.06 and 2,761.76 is: 3,811.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,650.27 : 6,417.06 = 2,761.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,650.27/6,417.06 = 2,761.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,650.27x = 6,417.06 × 2,761.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,650.27x = 17,722,347.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,722,347.54/4,650.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,811.04

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