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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,627.41, 6,940.58 and 1,853.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,627.41, 6,940.58 and 1,853.97 is: 2,780.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,627.41 : 6,940.58 = 1,853.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,627.41/6,940.58 = 1,853.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,627.41x = 6,940.58 × 1,853.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,627.41x = 12,867,617.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,867,617.83/4,627.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,780.74

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