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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,847.31, 6,688.44 and 2,751.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,847.31, 6,688.44 and 2,751.03 is: 3,795.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,847.31 : 6,688.44 = 2,751.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,847.31/6,688.44 = 2,751.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,847.31x = 6,688.44 × 2,751.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,847.31x = 18,400,099.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,400,099.09/4,847.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,795.94

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