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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,849.65, 7,277.67 and 2,659.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,849.65, 7,277.67 and 2,659.92 is: 3,991.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,849.65 : 7,277.67 = 2,659.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,849.65/7,277.67 = 2,659.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,849.65x = 7,277.67 × 2,659.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,849.65x = 19,357,995.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,357,995.14/4,849.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,991.63

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