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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,845.90, 6,686.76 and 2,721.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,845.90, 6,686.76 and 2,721.54 is: 3,755.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,845.90 : 6,686.76 = 2,721.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,845.90/6,686.76 = 2,721.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,845.90x = 6,686.76 × 2,721.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,845.90x = 18,198,284.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,198,284.81/4,845.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,755.40

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