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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,727.83, 6,523.97 and 2,738.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,727.83, 6,523.97 and 2,738.52 is: 3,778.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,727.83 : 6,523.97 = 2,738.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,727.83/6,523.97 = 2,738.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,727.83x = 6,523.97 × 2,738.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,727.83x = 17,865,976.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,865,976.01/4,727.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,778.90

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