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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,849.98, 6,693.48 and 2,725.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,849.98, 6,693.48 and 2,725.71 is: 3,761.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,849.98 : 6,693.48 = 2,725.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,849.98/6,693.48 = 2,725.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,849.98x = 6,693.48 × 2,725.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,849.98x = 18,244,450.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,244,450.05/4,849.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,761.76

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