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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,826.54, 6,660.87 and 2,731.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,826.54, 6,660.87 and 2,731.34 is: 3,769.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,826.54 : 6,660.87 = 2,731.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,826.54/6,660.87 = 2,731.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,826.54x = 6,660.87 × 2,731.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,826.54x = 18,193,100.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,193,100.67/4,826.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,769.39

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