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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,751.89, 6,557.23 and 2,627.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,751.89, 6,557.23 and 2,627.42 is: 3,625.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,751.89 : 6,557.23 = 2,627.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,751.89/6,557.23 = 2,627.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,751.89x = 6,557.23 × 2,627.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,751.89x = 17,228,624.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,228,624.90/4,751.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,625.64

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