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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,846.19, 6,687.72 and 2,721.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,846.19, 6,687.72 and 2,721.72 is: 3,755.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,846.19 : 6,687.72 = 2,721.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,846.19/6,687.72 = 2,721.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,846.19x = 6,687.72 × 2,721.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,846.19x = 18,202,091.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,202,091.07/4,846.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,755.96

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