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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,827.75, 6,662.25 and 2,731.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,827.75, 6,662.25 and 2,731.88 is: 3,769.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,827.75 : 6,662.25 = 2,731.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,827.75/6,662.25 = 2,731.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,827.75x = 6,662.25 × 2,731.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,827.75x = 18,200,467.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,200,467.53/4,827.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,769.97

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