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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,844.59, 6,684.79 and 2,720.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,844.59, 6,684.79 and 2,720.23 is: 3,753.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,844.59 : 6,684.79 = 2,720.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,844.59/6,684.79 = 2,720.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,844.59x = 6,684.79 × 2,720.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,844.59x = 18,184,166.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,184,166.30/4,844.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,753.50

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