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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,850.78, 6,693.72 and 2,754.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,850.78, 6,693.72 and 2,754.50 is: 3,801.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,850.78 : 6,693.72 = 2,754.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,850.78/6,693.72 = 2,754.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,850.78x = 6,693.72 × 2,754.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,850.78x = 18,437,851.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,437,851.74/4,850.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,801.01

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