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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,826.61, 6,660.54 and 2,730.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,826.61, 6,660.54 and 2,730.78 is: 3,768.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,826.61 : 6,660.54 = 2,730.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,826.61/6,660.54 = 2,730.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,826.61x = 6,660.54 × 2,730.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,826.61x = 18,188,469.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,188,469.42/4,826.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,768.37

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