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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,674.57, 7,011.90 and 2,725.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,674.57, 7,011.90 and 2,725.53 is: 4,088.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,674.57 : 7,011.90 = 2,725.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,674.57/7,011.90 = 2,725.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,674.57x = 7,011.90 × 2,725.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,674.57x = 19,111,143.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,111,143.81/4,674.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,088.32

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