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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,627.35, 6,940.83 and 1,340.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,627.35, 6,940.83 and 1,340.37 is: 2,010.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,627.35 : 6,940.83 = 1,340.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,627.35/6,940.83 = 1,340.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,627.35x = 6,940.83 × 1,340.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,627.35x = 9,303,280.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,303,280.31/4,627.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,010.50

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