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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,826.52, 6,661.08 and 2,731.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,826.52, 6,661.08 and 2,731.32 is: 3,769.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,826.52 : 6,661.08 = 2,731.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,826.52/6,661.08 = 2,731.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,826.52x = 6,661.08 × 2,731.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,826.52x = 18,193,541.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,193,541.03/4,826.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,769.49

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