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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,825.04, 6,658.80 and 2,729.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,825.04, 6,658.80 and 2,729.84 is: 3,767.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,825.04 : 6,658.80 = 2,729.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,825.04/6,658.80 = 2,729.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,825.04x = 6,658.80 × 2,729.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,825.04x = 18,177,458.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,177,458.59/4,825.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,767.32

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