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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,908.56, 6,773.89 and 2,670.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,908.56, 6,773.89 and 2,670.44 is: 3,685.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,908.56 : 6,773.89 = 2,670.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,908.56/6,773.89 = 2,670.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,908.56x = 6,773.89 × 2,670.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,908.56x = 18,089,231.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,089,231.27/4,908.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,685.24

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