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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,751.79, 6,557.30 and 2,627.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,751.79, 6,557.30 and 2,627.19 is: 3,625.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,751.79 : 6,557.30 = 2,627.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,751.79/6,557.30 = 2,627.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,751.79x = 6,557.30 × 2,627.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,751.79x = 17,227,279.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,227,279.55/4,751.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,625.43

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