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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,903.23, 6,766.29 and 2,665.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,903.23, 6,766.29 and 2,665.07 is: 3,677.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,903.23 : 6,766.29 = 2,665.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,903.23/6,766.29 = 2,665.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,903.23x = 6,766.29 × 2,665.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,903.23x = 18,032,636.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,032,636.49/4,903.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,677.71

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