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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,826.83, 6,660.47 and 2,702.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,826.83, 6,660.47 and 2,702.48 is: 3,729.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,826.83 : 6,660.47 = 2,702.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,826.83/6,660.47 = 2,702.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,826.83x = 6,660.47 × 2,702.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,826.83x = 17,999,790.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,999,790.10/4,826.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,729.11

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