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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,826.67, 6,661.17 and 2,731.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,826.67, 6,661.17 and 2,731.20 is: 3,769.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,826.67 : 6,661.17 = 2,731.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,826.67/6,661.17 = 2,731.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,826.67x = 6,661.17 × 2,731.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,826.67x = 18,192,987.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,192,987.50/4,826.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,769.26

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