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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,845.63, 6,687.02 and 2,749.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,845.63, 6,687.02 and 2,749.59 is: 3,794.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,845.63 : 6,687.02 = 2,749.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,845.63/6,687.02 = 2,749.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,845.63x = 6,687.02 × 2,749.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,845.63x = 18,386,549.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,386,549.57/4,845.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,794.46

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