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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,274.48, 6,404.68 and 2,627.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,274.48, 6,404.68 and 2,627.55 is: 3,937.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,274.48 : 6,404.68 = 2,627.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,274.48/6,404.68 = 2,627.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,274.48x = 6,404.68 × 2,627.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,274.48x = 16,828,616.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,828,616.93/4,274.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,937.00

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