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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,831.81, 6,668.21 and 2,707.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,831.81, 6,668.21 and 2,707.22 is: 3,736.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,831.81 : 6,668.21 = 2,707.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,831.81/6,668.21 = 2,707.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,831.81x = 6,668.21 × 2,707.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,831.81x = 18,052,334.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,052,334.91/4,831.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,736.15

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