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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,671.48, 7,008.66 and 2,727.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,671.48, 7,008.66 and 2,727.48 is: 4,092.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,671.48 : 7,008.66 = 2,727.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,671.48/7,008.66 = 2,727.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,671.48x = 7,008.66 × 2,727.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,671.48x = 19,115,979.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,115,979.98/4,671.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,092.06

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