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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,802.60, 6,627.58 and 2,706.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,802.60, 6,627.58 and 2,706.72 is: 3,735.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,802.60 : 6,627.58 = 2,706.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,802.60/6,627.58 = 2,706.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,802.60x = 6,627.58 × 2,706.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,802.60x = 17,939,003.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,939,003.34/4,802.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,735.27

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