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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,827.81, 6,661.82 and 2,703.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,827.81, 6,661.82 and 2,703.04 is: 3,729.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,827.81 : 6,661.82 = 2,703.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,827.81/6,661.82 = 2,703.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,827.81x = 6,661.82 × 2,703.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,827.81x = 18,007,165.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,007,165.93/4,827.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,729.88

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