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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,671.54, 7,008.39 and 2,725.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,671.54, 7,008.39 and 2,725.38 is: 4,088.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,671.54 : 7,008.39 = 2,725.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,671.54/7,008.39 = 2,725.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,671.54x = 7,008.39 × 2,725.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,671.54x = 19,100,525.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,100,525.94/4,671.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,088.70

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