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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,849.44, 6,691.44 and 2,724.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,849.44, 6,691.44 and 2,724.72 is: 3,759.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,849.44 : 6,691.44 = 2,724.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,849.44/6,691.44 = 2,724.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,849.44x = 6,691.44 × 2,724.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,849.44x = 18,232,300.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,232,300.40/4,849.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,759.67

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