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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,832.21, 6,668.38 and 2,707.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,832.21, 6,668.38 and 2,707.93 is: 3,736.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,832.21 : 6,668.38 = 2,707.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,832.21/6,668.38 = 2,707.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,832.21x = 6,668.38 × 2,707.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,832.21x = 18,057,502.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,057,502.74/4,832.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,736.91

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