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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,848.93, 6,691.52 and 2,753.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,848.93, 6,691.52 and 2,753.06 is: 3,799.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,848.93 : 6,691.52 = 2,753.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,848.93/6,691.52 = 2,753.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,848.93x = 6,691.52 × 2,753.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,848.93x = 18,422,113.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,422,113.99/4,848.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,799.21

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