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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,833.55, 6,670.71 and 2,709.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,833.55, 6,670.71 and 2,709.05 is: 3,738.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,833.55 : 6,670.71 = 2,709.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,833.55/6,670.71 = 2,709.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,833.55x = 6,670.71 × 2,709.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,833.55x = 18,071,286.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,071,286.93/4,833.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,738.72

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