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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,825.56, 6,658.50 and 2,729.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,825.56, 6,658.50 and 2,729.40 is: 3,766.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,825.56 : 6,658.50 = 2,729.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,825.56/6,658.50 = 2,729.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,825.56x = 6,658.50 × 2,729.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,825.56x = 18,173,709.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,173,709.90/4,825.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,766.13

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