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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,831.98, 6,668.29 and 2,707.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,831.98, 6,668.29 and 2,707.48 is: 3,736.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,831.98 : 6,668.29 = 2,707.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,831.98/6,668.29 = 2,707.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,831.98x = 6,668.29 × 2,707.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,831.98x = 18,054,273.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,054,273.53/4,831.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,736.42

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