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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,826.76, 6,660.77 and 2,730.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,826.76, 6,660.77 and 2,730.89 is: 3,768.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,826.76 : 6,660.77 = 2,730.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,826.76/6,660.77 = 2,730.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,826.76x = 6,660.77 × 2,730.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,826.76x = 18,189,783.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,189,783.23/4,826.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,768.53

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