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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,825.13, 6,659.08 and 2,729.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,825.13, 6,659.08 and 2,729.66 is: 3,767.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,825.13 : 6,659.08 = 2,729.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,825.13/6,659.08 = 2,729.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,825.13x = 6,659.08 × 2,729.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,825.13x = 18,176,984.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,176,984.19/4,825.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,767.15

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