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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,827.25, 6,660.86 and 2,702.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,827.25, 6,660.86 and 2,702.22 is: 3,728.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,827.25 : 6,660.86 = 2,702.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,827.25/6,660.86 = 2,702.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,827.25x = 6,660.86 × 2,702.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,827.25x = 17,999,109.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,999,109.11/4,827.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,728.65

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