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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,501.23, 6,749.58 and 2,627.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,501.23, 6,749.58 and 2,627.76 is: 3,940.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,501.23 : 6,749.58 = 2,627.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,501.23/6,749.58 = 2,627.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,501.23x = 6,749.58 × 2,627.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,501.23x = 17,736,276.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,736,276.34/4,501.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,940.32

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