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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,828.52, 6,661.80 and 2,703.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,828.52, 6,661.80 and 2,703.74 is: 3,730.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,828.52 : 6,661.80 = 2,703.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,828.52/6,661.80 = 2,703.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,828.52x = 6,661.80 × 2,703.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,828.52x = 18,011,741.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,011,741.82/4,828.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,730.28

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