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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,732.69, 6,531.09 and 2,744.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,732.69, 6,531.09 and 2,744.39 is: 3,787.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,732.69 : 6,531.09 = 2,744.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,732.69/6,531.09 = 2,744.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,732.69x = 6,531.09 × 2,744.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,732.69x = 17,923,858.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,923,858.09/4,732.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,787.25

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