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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,826.66, 6,661.56 and 2,837.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,826.66, 6,661.56 and 2,837.70 is: 3,916.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,826.66 : 6,661.56 = 2,837.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,826.66/6,661.56 = 2,837.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,826.66x = 6,661.56 × 2,837.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,826.66x = 18,903,508.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,903,508.81/4,826.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,916.48

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