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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,819.94, 6,651.53 and 2,724.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,819.94, 6,651.53 and 2,724.06 is: 3,759.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,819.94 : 6,651.53 = 2,724.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,819.94/6,651.53 = 2,724.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,819.94x = 6,651.53 × 2,724.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,819.94x = 18,119,166.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,119,166.81/4,819.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,759.21

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