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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,627.74, 6,388.38 and 2,951.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,627.74, 6,388.38 and 2,951.43 is: 4,074.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,627.74 : 6,388.38 = 2,951.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,627.74/6,388.38 = 2,951.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,627.74x = 6,388.38 × 2,951.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,627.74x = 18,854,856.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,854,856.38/4,627.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,074.31

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