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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,828.72, 6,663.31 and 2,703.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,828.72, 6,663.31 and 2,703.88 is: 3,731.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,828.72 : 6,663.31 = 2,703.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,828.72/6,663.31 = 2,703.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,828.72x = 6,663.31 × 2,703.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,828.72x = 18,016,790.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,016,790.64/4,828.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,731.17

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