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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,828.74, 6,663.61 and 2,704.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,828.74, 6,663.61 and 2,704.26 is: 3,731.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,828.74 : 6,663.61 = 2,704.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,828.74/6,663.61 = 2,704.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,828.74x = 6,663.61 × 2,704.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,828.74x = 18,020,133.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,020,133.98/4,828.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,731.85

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