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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,847.58, 6,689.97 and 2,723.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,847.58, 6,689.97 and 2,723.31 is: 3,758.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,847.58 : 6,689.97 = 2,723.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,847.58/6,689.97 = 2,723.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,847.58x = 6,689.97 × 2,723.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,847.58x = 18,218,862.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,218,862.20/4,847.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,758.34

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