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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,828, 6,663.22 and 2,732

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,828, 6,663.22 and 2,732 is: 3,770.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,828 : 6,663.22 = 2,732 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,828/6,663.22 = 2,732/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,828x = 6,663.22 × 2,732
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,828x = 18,203,917.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,203,917.04/4,828
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,770.49

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