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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,830.49, 6,665.74 and 2,705.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,830.49, 6,665.74 and 2,705.95 is: 3,734.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,830.49 : 6,665.74 = 2,705.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,830.49/6,665.74 = 2,705.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,830.49x = 6,665.74 × 2,705.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,830.49x = 18,037,159.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,037,159.15/4,830.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,734.02

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