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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,832.87, 6,668.33 and 2,708.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,832.87, 6,668.33 and 2,708.03 is: 3,736.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,832.87 : 6,668.33 = 2,708.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,832.87/6,668.33 = 2,708.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,832.87x = 6,668.33 × 2,708.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,832.87x = 18,058,040.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,058,040.82/4,832.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,736.51

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