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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,686.27, 7,023.90 and 2,605.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,686.27, 7,023.90 and 2,605.77 is: 3,905.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,686.27 : 7,023.90 = 2,605.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,686.27/7,023.90 = 2,605.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,686.27x = 7,023.90 × 2,605.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,686.27x = 18,302,667.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,302,667.90/4,686.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,905.59

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