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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,832.27, 6,666.97 and 2,707.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,832.27, 6,666.97 and 2,707.49 is: 3,735.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,832.27 : 6,666.97 = 2,707.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,832.27/6,666.97 = 2,707.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,832.27x = 6,666.97 × 2,707.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,832.27x = 18,050,754.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,050,754.61/4,832.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,735.46

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