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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,819.77, 7,227.83 and 2,627.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,819.77, 7,227.83 and 2,627.30 is: 3,939.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,819.77 : 7,227.83 = 2,627.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,819.77/7,227.83 = 2,627.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,819.77x = 7,227.83 × 2,627.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,819.77x = 18,989,702.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,989,702.40/4,819.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,939.96

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