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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,849.91, 7,275.94 and 2,657.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,849.91, 7,275.94 and 2,657.51 is: 3,986.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,849.91 : 7,275.94 = 2,657.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,849.91/7,275.94 = 2,657.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,849.91x = 7,275.94 × 2,657.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,849.91x = 19,335,840.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,335,840.29/4,849.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,986.85

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