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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,822.94, 6,656.91 and 2,727.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,822.94, 6,656.91 and 2,727.74 is: 3,764.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,822.94 : 6,656.91 = 2,727.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,822.94/6,656.91 = 2,727.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,822.94x = 6,656.91 × 2,727.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,822.94x = 18,158,319.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,158,319.68/4,822.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,764.99

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