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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,831.95, 6,668.65 and 2,708.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,831.95, 6,668.65 and 2,708.06 is: 3,737.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,831.95 : 6,668.65 = 2,708.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,831.95/6,668.65 = 2,708.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,831.95x = 6,668.65 × 2,708.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,831.95x = 18,059,059.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,059,059.13/4,831.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,737.42

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