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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,845.26, 6,686.82 and 2,721.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,845.26, 6,686.82 and 2,721.04 is: 3,755.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,845.26 : 6,686.82 = 2,721.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,845.26/6,686.82 = 2,721.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,845.26x = 6,686.82 × 2,721.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,845.26x = 18,195,104.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,195,104.69/4,845.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,755.24

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