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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,966.90, 6,854.43 and 2,728.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,966.90, 6,854.43 and 2,728.82 is: 3,765.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,966.90 : 6,854.43 = 2,728.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,966.90/6,854.43 = 2,728.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,966.90x = 6,854.43 × 2,728.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,966.90x = 18,704,505.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,704,505.67/4,966.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,765.83

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