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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,821.76, 6,654.42 and 2,697.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,821.76, 6,654.42 and 2,697.76 is: 3,723.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,821.76 : 6,654.42 = 2,697.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,821.76/6,654.42 = 2,697.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,821.76x = 6,654.42 × 2,697.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,821.76x = 17,952,028.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,952,028.10/4,821.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,723.13

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