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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,831.77, 6,666.28 and 2,706.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,831.77, 6,666.28 and 2,706.99 is: 3,734.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,831.77 : 6,666.28 = 2,706.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,831.77/6,666.28 = 2,706.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,831.77x = 6,666.28 × 2,706.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,831.77x = 18,045,553.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,045,553.30/4,831.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,734.77

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