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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,823.62, 6,656.40 and 2,727.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,823.62, 6,656.40 and 2,727.78 is: 3,764.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,823.62 : 6,656.40 = 2,727.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,823.62/6,656.40 = 2,727.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,823.62x = 6,656.40 × 2,727.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,823.62x = 18,157,194.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,157,194.79/4,823.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,764.23

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