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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,627, 6,940.52 and 1,891

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,627, 6,940.52 and 1,891 is: 2,836.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,627 : 6,940.52 = 1,891 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,627/6,940.52 = 1,891/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,627x = 6,940.52 × 1,891
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,627x = 13,124,523.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,124,523.32/4,627
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,836.51

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