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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,910.73, 6,776.97 and 2,672.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,910.73, 6,776.97 and 2,672.70 is: 3,688.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,910.73 : 6,776.97 = 2,672.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,910.73/6,776.97 = 2,672.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,910.73x = 6,776.97 × 2,672.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,910.73x = 18,112,807.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,112,807.72/4,910.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,688.41

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