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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,903.55, 6,766.97 and 2,665.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,903.55, 6,766.97 and 2,665.47 is: 3,678.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,903.55 : 6,766.97 = 2,665.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,903.55/6,766.97 = 2,665.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,903.55x = 6,766.97 × 2,665.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,903.55x = 18,037,155.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,037,155.53/4,903.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,678.39

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