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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,843.38, 6,683.91 and 2,747.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,843.38, 6,683.91 and 2,747.34 is: 3,791.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,843.38 : 6,683.91 = 2,747.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,843.38/6,683.91 = 2,747.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,843.38x = 6,683.91 × 2,747.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,843.38x = 18,362,973.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,362,973.30/4,843.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,791.36

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