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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,140.72, 5,711.85 and 2,647.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,140.72, 5,711.85 and 2,647.08 is: 3,651.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,140.72 : 5,711.85 = 2,647.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,140.72/5,711.85 = 2,647.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,140.72x = 5,711.85 × 2,647.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,140.72x = 15,119,723.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,119,723.90/4,140.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,651.47

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