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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,828.74, 6,663.78 and 2,733

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,828.74, 6,663.78 and 2,733 is: 3,771.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,828.74 : 6,663.78 = 2,733 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,828.74/6,663.78 = 2,733/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,828.74x = 6,663.78 × 2,733
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,828.74x = 18,212,110.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,212,110.74/4,828.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,771.61

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