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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,877.23, 6,730.52 and 2,639.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,877.23, 6,730.52 and 2,639.06 is: 3,641.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,877.23 : 6,730.52 = 2,639.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,877.23/6,730.52 = 2,639.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,877.23x = 6,730.52 × 2,639.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,877.23x = 17,762,219.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,762,219.06/4,877.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,641.87

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