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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,802.96, 6,627.96 and 2,707.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,802.96, 6,627.96 and 2,707.52 is: 3,736.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,802.96 : 6,627.96 = 2,707.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,802.96/6,627.96 = 2,707.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,802.96x = 6,627.96 × 2,707.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,802.96x = 17,945,334.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,945,334.26/4,802.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,736.31

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