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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,821.70, 6,653.68 and 2,725.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,821.70, 6,653.68 and 2,725.69 is: 3,761.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,821.70 : 6,653.68 = 2,725.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,821.70/6,653.68 = 2,725.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,821.70x = 6,653.68 × 2,725.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,821.70x = 18,135,869.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,135,869.04/4,821.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,761.30

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