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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,900.73, 6,762.84 and 2,662.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,900.73, 6,762.84 and 2,662.57 is: 3,674.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,900.73 : 6,762.84 = 2,662.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,900.73/6,762.84 = 2,662.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,900.73x = 6,762.84 × 2,662.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,900.73x = 18,006,501.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,006,501.08/4,900.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,674.25

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