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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,844.93, 6,686.24 and 2,720.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,844.93, 6,686.24 and 2,720.88 is: 3,754.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,844.93 : 6,686.24 = 2,720.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,844.93/6,686.24 = 2,720.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,844.93x = 6,686.24 × 2,720.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,844.93x = 18,192,443.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,192,443.09/4,844.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,754.95

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