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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,849.47, 7,277.39 and 2,659.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,849.47, 7,277.39 and 2,659.73 is: 3,991.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,849.47 : 7,277.39 = 2,659.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,849.47/7,277.39 = 2,659.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,849.47x = 7,277.39 × 2,659.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,849.47x = 19,355,894.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,355,894.95/4,849.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,991.35

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