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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,830.65, 6,665.72 and 2,706.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,830.65, 6,665.72 and 2,706.29 is: 3,734.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,830.65 : 6,665.72 = 2,706.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,830.65/6,665.72 = 2,706.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,830.65x = 6,665.72 × 2,706.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,830.65x = 18,039,324.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,039,324.52/4,830.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,734.35

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