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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,830.72, 6,666.08 and 2,705.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,830.72, 6,666.08 and 2,705.88 is: 3,733.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,830.72 : 6,666.08 = 2,705.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,830.72/6,666.08 = 2,705.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,830.72x = 6,666.08 × 2,705.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,830.72x = 18,037,599.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,037,599.02/4,830.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,733.94

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