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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,826.81, 6,660.44 and 2,702.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,826.81, 6,660.44 and 2,702.04 is: 3,728.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,826.81 : 6,660.44 = 2,702.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,826.81/6,660.44 = 2,702.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,826.81x = 6,660.44 × 2,702.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,826.81x = 17,996,782.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,996,782.05/4,826.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,728.51

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