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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,845.70, 6,687.08 and 2,749.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,845.70, 6,687.08 and 2,749.82 is: 3,794.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,845.70 : 6,687.08 = 2,749.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,845.70/6,687.08 = 2,749.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,845.70x = 6,687.08 × 2,749.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,845.70x = 18,388,266.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,388,266.33/4,845.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,794.76

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