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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,819.92, 6,652.14 and 2,724

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,819.92, 6,652.14 and 2,724 is: 3,759.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,819.92 : 6,652.14 = 2,724 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,819.92/6,652.14 = 2,724/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,819.92x = 6,652.14 × 2,724
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,819.92x = 18,120,429.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,120,429.36/4,819.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,759.49

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