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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,727.95, 7,091.76 and 2,540.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,727.95, 7,091.76 and 2,540.95 is: 3,811.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,727.95 : 7,091.76 = 2,540.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,727.95/7,091.76 = 2,540.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,727.95x = 7,091.76 × 2,540.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,727.95x = 18,019,807.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,019,807.57/4,727.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,811.34

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