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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,828.68, 6,664.14 and 2,732.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,828.68, 6,664.14 and 2,732.94 is: 3,771.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,828.68 : 6,664.14 = 2,732.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,828.68/6,664.14 = 2,732.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,828.68x = 6,664.14 × 2,732.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,828.68x = 18,212,694.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,212,694.77/4,828.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,771.78

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