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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,845.88, 6,687.57 and 2,749.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,845.88, 6,687.57 and 2,749.96 is: 3,795.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,845.88 : 6,687.57 = 2,749.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,845.88/6,687.57 = 2,749.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,845.88x = 6,687.57 × 2,749.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,845.88x = 18,390,550.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,390,550.00/4,845.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,795.09

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