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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,826.13, 6,660.98 and 2,730.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,826.13, 6,660.98 and 2,730.25 is: 3,768.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,826.13 : 6,660.98 = 2,730.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,826.13/6,660.98 = 2,730.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,826.13x = 6,660.98 × 2,730.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,826.13x = 18,186,140.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,186,140.65/4,826.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,768.27

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