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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,394.70, 6,065.01 and 2,627.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,394.70, 6,065.01 and 2,627.28 is: 3,625.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,394.70 : 6,065.01 = 2,627.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,394.70/6,065.01 = 2,627.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,394.70x = 6,065.01 × 2,627.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,394.70x = 15,934,479.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,934,479.47/4,394.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,625.84

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