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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,147.27, 5,718.05 and 2,652.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,147.27, 5,718.05 and 2,652.73 is: 3,657.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,147.27 : 5,718.05 = 2,652.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,147.27/5,718.05 = 2,652.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,147.27x = 5,718.05 × 2,652.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,147.27x = 15,168,429.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,168,429.51/4,147.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,657.45

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