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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,751.84, 6,557.56 and 2,627.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,751.84, 6,557.56 and 2,627.52 is: 3,625.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,751.84 : 6,557.56 = 2,627.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,751.84/6,557.56 = 2,627.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,751.84x = 6,557.56 × 2,627.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,751.84x = 17,230,120.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,230,120.05/4,751.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,625.99

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