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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,829.34, 6,664.86 and 2,733.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,829.34, 6,664.86 and 2,733.78 is: 3,772.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,829.34 : 6,664.86 = 2,733.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,829.34/6,664.86 = 2,733.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,829.34x = 6,664.86 × 2,733.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,829.34x = 18,220,260.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,220,260.97/4,829.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,772.83

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