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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,832.58, 6,669.03 and 2,708.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,832.58, 6,669.03 and 2,708.28 is: 3,737.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,832.58 : 6,669.03 = 2,708.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,832.58/6,669.03 = 2,708.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,832.58x = 6,669.03 × 2,708.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,832.58x = 18,061,600.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,061,600.57/4,832.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,737.47

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