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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,831.91, 6,666.46 and 2,707.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,831.91, 6,666.46 and 2,707.11 is: 3,734.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,831.91 : 6,666.46 = 2,707.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,831.91/6,666.46 = 2,707.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,831.91x = 6,666.46 × 2,707.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,831.91x = 18,046,833.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,046,833.76/4,831.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,734.93

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