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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,627.17, 6,940.76 and 1,340.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,627.17, 6,940.76 and 1,340.27 is: 2,010.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,627.17 : 6,940.76 = 1,340.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,627.17/6,940.76 = 1,340.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,627.17x = 6,940.76 × 1,340.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,627.17x = 9,302,455.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,302,455.45/4,627.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,010.40

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