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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,795.92, 6,618.96 and 2,700

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,795.92, 6,618.96 and 2,700 is: 3,726.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,795.92 : 6,618.96 = 2,700 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,795.92/6,618.96 = 2,700/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,795.92x = 6,618.96 × 2,700
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,795.92x = 17,871,192
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,871,192/4,795.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,726.33

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