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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,647.02, 6,409.97 and 2,757.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,647.02, 6,409.97 and 2,757.27 is: 3,803.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,647.02 : 6,409.97 = 2,757.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,647.02/6,409.97 = 2,757.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,647.02x = 6,409.97 × 2,757.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,647.02x = 17,673,972.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,673,972.15/4,647.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,803.29

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