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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,825.42, 6,659.34 and 2,729.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,825.42, 6,659.34 and 2,729.50 is: 3,766.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,825.42 : 6,659.34 = 2,729.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,825.42/6,659.34 = 2,729.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,825.42x = 6,659.34 × 2,729.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,825.42x = 18,176,668.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,176,668.53/4,825.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,766.86

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