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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,576.32, 6,864.48 and 2,627.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,576.32, 6,864.48 and 2,627.28 is: 3,940.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,576.32 : 6,864.48 = 2,627.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,576.32/6,864.48 = 2,627.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,576.32x = 6,864.48 × 2,627.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,576.32x = 18,034,911.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,034,911.01/4,576.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,940.92

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