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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,677.63, 7,014.29 and 2,730.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,677.63, 7,014.29 and 2,730.39 is: 4,094.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,677.63 : 7,014.29 = 2,730.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,677.63/7,014.29 = 2,730.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,677.63x = 7,014.29 × 2,730.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,677.63x = 19,151,733.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,151,733.62/4,677.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,094.32

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