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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,902.94, 6,766.03 and 2,664.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,902.94, 6,766.03 and 2,664.76 is: 3,677.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,902.94 : 6,766.03 = 2,664.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,902.94/6,766.03 = 2,664.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,902.94x = 6,766.03 × 2,664.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,902.94x = 18,029,846.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,029,846.10/4,902.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,677.35

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