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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,900.66, 6,762.74 and 2,662.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,900.66, 6,762.74 and 2,662.48 is: 3,674.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,900.66 : 6,762.74 = 2,662.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,900.66/6,762.74 = 2,662.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,900.66x = 6,762.74 × 2,662.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,900.66x = 18,005,660.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,005,660.00/4,900.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,674.13

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