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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,845.99, 6,687.59 and 2,750.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,845.99, 6,687.59 and 2,750.25 is: 3,795.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,845.99 : 6,687.59 = 2,750.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,845.99/6,687.59 = 2,750.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,845.99x = 6,687.59 × 2,750.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,845.99x = 18,392,530.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,392,530.65/4,845.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,795.41

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