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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,826.70, 6,660.97 and 2,702.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,826.70, 6,660.97 and 2,702.22 is: 3,729.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,826.70 : 6,660.97 = 2,702.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,826.70/6,660.97 = 2,702.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,826.70x = 6,660.97 × 2,702.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,826.70x = 17,999,406.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,999,406.35/4,826.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,729.13

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