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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,847.85, 7,274.96 and 2,658.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,847.85, 7,274.96 and 2,658.13 is: 3,988.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,847.85 : 7,274.96 = 2,658.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,847.85/7,274.96 = 2,658.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,847.85x = 7,274.96 × 2,658.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,847.85x = 19,337,789.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,337,789.42/4,847.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,988.94

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