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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,827.58, 6,661.56 and 2,702.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,827.58, 6,661.56 and 2,702.96 is: 3,729.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,827.58 : 6,661.56 = 2,702.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,827.58/6,661.56 = 2,702.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,827.58x = 6,661.56 × 2,702.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,827.58x = 18,005,930.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,005,930.22/4,827.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,729.80

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