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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,682.27, 6,460.56 and 2,741.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,682.27, 6,460.56 and 2,741.61 is: 3,782.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,682.27 : 6,460.56 = 2,741.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,682.27/6,460.56 = 2,741.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,682.27x = 6,460.56 × 2,741.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,682.27x = 17,712,335.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,712,335.90/4,682.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,782.85

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