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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,844.93, 6,685.43 and 2,720.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,844.93, 6,685.43 and 2,720.16 is: 3,753.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,844.93 : 6,685.43 = 2,720.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,844.93/6,685.43 = 2,720.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,844.93x = 6,685.43 × 2,720.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,844.93x = 18,185,425.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,185,425.67/4,844.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,753.50

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