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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,802.56, 6,627.95 and 2,707.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,802.56, 6,627.95 and 2,707.09 is: 3,736.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,802.56 : 6,627.95 = 2,707.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,802.56/6,627.95 = 2,707.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,802.56x = 6,627.95 × 2,707.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,802.56x = 17,942,457.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,942,457.17/4,802.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,736.02

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