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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,379.46, 6,571.01 and 2,627.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,379.46, 6,571.01 and 2,627.84 is: 3,942.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,379.46 : 6,571.01 = 2,627.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,379.46/6,571.01 = 2,627.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,379.46x = 6,571.01 × 2,627.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,379.46x = 17,267,536.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,267,536.63/4,379.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,942.85

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