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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,835.03, 6,672.61 and 2,711.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,835.03, 6,672.61 and 2,711.24 is: 3,741.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,835.03 : 6,672.61 = 2,711.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,835.03/6,672.61 = 2,711.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,835.03x = 6,672.61 × 2,711.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,835.03x = 18,091,052.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,091,052.85/4,835.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,741.66

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