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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,907.90, 6,772.97 and 2,669.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,907.90, 6,772.97 and 2,669.84 is: 3,684.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,907.90 : 6,772.97 = 2,669.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,907.90/6,772.97 = 2,669.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,907.90x = 6,772.97 × 2,669.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,907.90x = 18,082,746.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,082,746.22/4,907.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,684.42

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