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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,827.41, 6,662.09 and 2,702.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,827.41, 6,662.09 and 2,702.81 is: 3,730.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,827.41 : 6,662.09 = 2,702.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,827.41/6,662.09 = 2,702.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,827.41x = 6,662.09 × 2,702.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,827.41x = 18,006,363.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,006,363.47/4,827.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,730.03

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