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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,802.58, 6,627.57 and 2,812.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,802.58, 6,627.57 and 2,812.74 is: 3,881.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,802.58 : 6,627.57 = 2,812.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,802.58/6,627.57 = 2,812.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,802.58x = 6,627.57 × 2,812.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,802.58x = 18,641,631.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,641,631.24/4,802.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,881.59

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