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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,848.83, 6,691.41 and 2,724.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,848.83, 6,691.41 and 2,724.39 is: 3,759.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,848.83 : 6,691.41 = 2,724.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,848.83/6,691.41 = 2,724.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,848.83x = 6,691.41 × 2,724.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,848.83x = 18,230,010.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,230,010.49/4,848.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,759.68

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