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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,687.59, 7,027.86 and 2,838.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,687.59, 7,027.86 and 2,838.26 is: 4,255.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,687.59 : 7,027.86 = 2,838.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,687.59/7,027.86 = 2,838.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,687.59x = 7,027.86 × 2,838.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,687.59x = 19,946,879.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,946,879.73/4,687.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,255.25

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