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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,848.86, 6,691.51 and 2,724.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,848.86, 6,691.51 and 2,724.44 is: 3,759.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,848.86 : 6,691.51 = 2,724.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,848.86/6,691.51 = 2,724.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,848.86x = 6,691.51 × 2,724.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,848.86x = 18,230,587.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,230,587.45/4,848.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,759.77

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