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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,821.27, 6,652.76 and 2,696.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,821.27, 6,652.76 and 2,696.91 is: 3,721.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,821.27 : 6,652.76 = 2,696.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,821.27/6,652.76 = 2,696.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,821.27x = 6,652.76 × 2,696.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,821.27x = 17,941,881.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,941,881.49/4,821.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,721.40

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