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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,727.70, 6,523.66 and 2,737.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,727.70, 6,523.66 and 2,737.98 is: 3,778.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,727.70 : 6,523.66 = 2,737.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,727.70/6,523.66 = 2,737.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,727.70x = 6,523.66 × 2,737.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,727.70x = 17,861,650.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,861,650.61/4,727.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,778.08

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