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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,809.72, 6,637.42 and 2,714.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,809.72, 6,637.42 and 2,714.04 is: 3,745.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,809.72 : 6,637.42 = 2,714.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,809.72/6,637.42 = 2,714.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,809.72x = 6,637.42 × 2,714.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,809.72x = 18,014,223.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,014,223.38/4,809.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,745.38

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