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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,826.66, 6,660.55 and 2,702.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,826.66, 6,660.55 and 2,702.14 is: 3,728.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,826.66 : 6,660.55 = 2,702.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,826.66/6,660.55 = 2,702.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,826.66x = 6,660.55 × 2,702.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,826.66x = 17,997,738.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,997,738.58/4,826.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,728.82

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