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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,849.38, 6,692.72 and 2,724.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,849.38, 6,692.72 and 2,724.92 is: 3,760.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,849.38 : 6,692.72 = 2,724.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,849.38/6,692.72 = 2,724.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,849.38x = 6,692.72 × 2,724.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,849.38x = 18,237,079.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,237,079.49/4,849.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,760.70

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