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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,902.93, 6,766.16 and 2,664.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,902.93, 6,766.16 and 2,664.93 is: 3,677.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,902.93 : 6,766.16 = 2,664.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,902.93/6,766.16 = 2,664.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,902.93x = 6,766.16 × 2,664.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,902.93x = 18,031,329.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,031,329.44/4,902.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,677.66

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