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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,840.65, 6,679.93 and 2,744.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,840.65, 6,679.93 and 2,744.77 is: 3,787.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,840.65 : 6,679.93 = 2,744.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,840.65/6,679.93 = 2,744.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,840.65x = 6,679.93 × 2,744.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,840.65x = 18,334,871.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,334,871.47/4,840.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,787.69

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