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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,828.53, 6,663.39 and 2,732.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,828.53, 6,663.39 and 2,732.61 is: 3,771.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,828.53 : 6,663.39 = 2,732.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,828.53/6,663.39 = 2,732.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,828.53x = 6,663.39 × 2,732.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,828.53x = 18,208,446.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,208,446.15/4,828.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,771.01

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