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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,827.50, 6,663.18 and 2,732.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,827.50, 6,663.18 and 2,732.84 is: 3,772.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,827.50 : 6,663.18 = 2,732.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,827.50/6,663.18 = 2,732.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,827.50x = 6,663.18 × 2,732.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,827.50x = 18,209,404.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,209,404.83/4,827.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,772.02

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