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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,846.28, 6,687.46 and 2,750.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,846.28, 6,687.46 and 2,750.28 is: 3,795.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,846.28 : 6,687.46 = 2,750.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,846.28/6,687.46 = 2,750.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,846.28x = 6,687.46 × 2,750.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,846.28x = 18,392,387.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,392,387.49/4,846.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,795.16

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