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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,830.72, 6,665.58 and 2,706.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,830.72, 6,665.58 and 2,706.09 is: 3,733.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,830.72 : 6,665.58 = 2,706.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,830.72/6,665.58 = 2,706.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,830.72x = 6,665.58 × 2,706.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,830.72x = 18,037,659.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,037,659.38/4,830.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,733.95

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