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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,827.46, 6,662.46 and 2,731.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,827.46, 6,662.46 and 2,731.59 is: 3,769.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,827.46 : 6,662.46 = 2,731.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,827.46/6,662.46 = 2,731.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,827.46x = 6,662.46 × 2,731.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,827.46x = 18,199,109.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,199,109.11/4,827.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,769.91

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