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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,835.64, 6,672.96 and 2,739.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,835.64, 6,672.96 and 2,739.77 is: 3,780.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,835.64 : 6,672.96 = 2,739.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,835.64/6,672.96 = 2,739.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,835.64x = 6,672.96 × 2,739.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,835.64x = 18,282,342.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,282,342.25/4,835.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,780.75

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