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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,908.92, 6,774.12 and 2,670.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,908.92, 6,774.12 and 2,670.72 is: 3,685.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,908.92 : 6,774.12 = 2,670.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,908.92/6,774.12 = 2,670.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,908.92x = 6,774.12 × 2,670.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,908.92x = 18,091,777.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,091,777.77/4,908.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,685.49

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