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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,848.57, 7,275.62 and 2,627.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,848.57, 7,275.62 and 2,627.40 is: 3,942.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,848.57 : 7,275.62 = 2,627.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,848.57/7,275.62 = 2,627.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,848.57x = 7,275.62 × 2,627.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,848.57x = 19,115,950.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,115,950.85/4,848.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,942.60

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