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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,908.92, 6,774.32 and 2,670.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,908.92, 6,774.32 and 2,670.80 is: 3,685.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,908.92 : 6,774.32 = 2,670.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,908.92/6,774.32 = 2,670.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,908.92x = 6,774.32 × 2,670.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,908.92x = 18,092,826.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,092,826.66/4,908.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,685.71

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