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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,908.95, 6,774.33 and 2,670.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,908.95, 6,774.33 and 2,670.78 is: 3,685.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,908.95 : 6,774.33 = 2,670.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,908.95/6,774.33 = 2,670.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,908.95x = 6,774.33 × 2,670.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,908.95x = 18,092,745.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,092,745.08/4,908.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,685.66

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