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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,135.83, 5,708.79 and 2,647.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,135.83, 5,708.79 and 2,647.76 is: 3,654.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,135.83 : 5,708.79 = 2,647.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,135.83/5,708.79 = 2,647.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,135.83x = 5,708.79 × 2,647.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,135.83x = 15,115,492.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,115,492.57/4,135.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,654.77

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