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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,812.23, 6,640.39 and 2,687.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,812.23, 6,640.39 and 2,687.58 is: 3,708.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,812.23 : 6,640.39 = 2,687.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,812.23/6,640.39 = 2,687.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,812.23x = 6,640.39 × 2,687.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,812.23x = 17,846,602.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,846,602.68/4,812.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,708.60

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