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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,832.80, 6,669.90 and 2,737

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,832.80, 6,669.90 and 2,737 is: 3,777.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,832.80 : 6,669.90 = 2,737 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,832.80/6,669.90 = 2,737/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,832.80x = 6,669.90 × 2,737
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,832.80x = 18,255,516.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,255,516.30/4,832.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,777.42

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