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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,832.97, 6,668.74 and 2,708.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,832.97, 6,668.74 and 2,708.34 is: 3,737.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,832.97 : 6,668.74 = 2,708.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,832.97/6,668.74 = 2,708.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,832.97x = 6,668.74 × 2,708.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,832.97x = 18,061,215.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,061,215.29/4,832.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,737.08

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