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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,828.80, 6,663.78 and 2,732.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,828.80, 6,663.78 and 2,732.88 is: 3,771.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,828.80 : 6,663.78 = 2,732.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,828.80/6,663.78 = 2,732.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,828.80x = 6,663.78 × 2,732.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,828.80x = 18,211,311.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,211,311.09/4,828.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,771.39

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