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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,851.02, 6,693.90 and 2,754.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,851.02, 6,693.90 and 2,754.74 is: 3,801.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,851.02 : 6,693.90 = 2,754.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,851.02/6,693.90 = 2,754.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,851.02x = 6,693.90 × 2,754.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,851.02x = 18,439,954.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,439,954.09/4,851.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,801.25

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