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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,826.91, 6,661.47 and 2,702.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,826.91, 6,661.47 and 2,702.64 is: 3,729.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,826.91 : 6,661.47 = 2,702.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,826.91/6,661.47 = 2,702.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,826.91x = 6,661.47 × 2,702.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,826.91x = 18,003,555.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,003,555.28/4,826.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,729.83

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