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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,826.08, 6,659.43 and 2,701.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,826.08, 6,659.43 and 2,701.73 is: 3,728.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,826.08 : 6,659.43 = 2,701.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,826.08/6,659.43 = 2,701.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,826.08x = 6,659.43 × 2,701.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,826.08x = 17,991,998.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,991,998.46/4,826.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,728.08

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