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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,826.44, 6,661.74 and 2,731.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,826.44, 6,661.74 and 2,731.24 is: 3,769.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,826.44 : 6,661.74 = 2,731.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,826.44/6,661.74 = 2,731.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,826.44x = 6,661.74 × 2,731.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,826.44x = 18,194,810.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,194,810.76/4,826.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,769.82

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