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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,875.95, 6,728.80 and 2,637.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,875.95, 6,728.80 and 2,637.82 is: 3,640.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,875.95 : 6,728.80 = 2,637.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,875.95/6,728.80 = 2,637.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,875.95x = 6,728.80 × 2,637.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,875.95x = 17,749,324.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,749,324.71/4,875.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,640.18

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