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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,882.66, 6,738.13 and 2,729.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,882.66, 6,738.13 and 2,729.11 is: 3,766.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,882.66 : 6,738.13 = 2,729.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,882.66/6,738.13 = 2,729.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,882.66x = 6,738.13 × 2,729.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,882.66x = 18,389,050.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,389,050.63/4,882.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,766.20

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