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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,825.58, 6,658.81 and 2,700.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,825.58, 6,658.81 and 2,700.97 is: 3,727.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,825.58 : 6,658.81 = 2,700.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,825.58/6,658.81 = 2,700.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,825.58x = 6,658.81 × 2,700.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,825.58x = 17,985,222.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,985,222.65/4,825.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,727.06

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