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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,828.41, 6,662.66 and 2,703.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,828.41, 6,662.66 and 2,703.78 is: 3,730.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,828.41 : 6,662.66 = 2,703.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,828.41/6,662.66 = 2,703.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,828.41x = 6,662.66 × 2,703.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,828.41x = 18,014,353.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,014,353.34/4,828.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,730.91

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