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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,849.76, 6,692.55 and 2,725.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,849.76, 6,692.55 and 2,725.30 is: 3,760.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,849.76 : 6,692.55 = 2,725.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,849.76/6,692.55 = 2,725.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,849.76x = 6,692.55 × 2,725.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,849.76x = 18,239,206.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,239,206.52/4,849.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,760.85

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