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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,848.72, 6,691.44 and 2,753.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,848.72, 6,691.44 and 2,753.04 is: 3,799.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,848.72 : 6,691.44 = 2,753.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,848.72/6,691.44 = 2,753.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,848.72x = 6,691.44 × 2,753.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,848.72x = 18,421,801.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,421,801.98/4,848.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,799.31

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