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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,825.66, 6,659.17 and 2,701.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,825.66, 6,659.17 and 2,701.14 is: 3,727.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,825.66 : 6,659.17 = 2,701.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,825.66/6,659.17 = 2,701.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,825.66x = 6,659.17 × 2,701.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,825.66x = 17,987,350.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,987,350.45/4,825.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,727.44

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