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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,832.36, 6,666.66 and 2,735.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,832.36, 6,666.66 and 2,735.72 is: 3,774.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,832.36 : 6,666.66 = 2,735.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,832.36/6,666.66 = 2,735.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,832.36x = 6,666.66 × 2,735.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,832.36x = 18,238,115.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,238,115.10/4,832.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,774.16

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