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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,827.94, 6,661.10 and 2,703.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,827.94, 6,661.10 and 2,703.24 is: 3,729.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,827.94 : 6,661.10 = 2,703.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,827.94/6,661.10 = 2,703.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,827.94x = 6,661.10 × 2,703.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,827.94x = 18,006,558.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,006,558.72/4,827.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,729.66

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