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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,908.70, 6,773.99 and 2,670.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,908.70, 6,773.99 and 2,670.53 is: 3,685.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,908.70 : 6,773.99 = 2,670.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,908.70/6,773.99 = 2,670.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,908.70x = 6,773.99 × 2,670.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,908.70x = 18,090,147.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,090,147.10/4,908.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,685.33

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