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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,826.88, 6,661.72 and 2,731.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,826.88, 6,661.72 and 2,731.42 is: 3,769.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,826.88 : 6,661.72 = 2,731.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,826.88/6,661.72 = 2,731.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,826.88x = 6,661.72 × 2,731.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,826.88x = 18,195,955.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,195,955.24/4,826.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,769.71

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