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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,825.92, 6,659.40 and 2,701.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,825.92, 6,659.40 and 2,701.44 is: 3,727.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,825.92 : 6,659.40 = 2,701.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,825.92/6,659.40 = 2,701.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,825.92x = 6,659.40 × 2,701.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,825.92x = 17,989,969.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,989,969.54/4,825.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,727.78

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