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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,851.28, 6,695.22 and 2,755

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,851.28, 6,695.22 and 2,755 is: 3,802.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,851.28 : 6,695.22 = 2,755 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,851.28/6,695.22 = 2,755/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,851.28x = 6,695.22 × 2,755
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,851.28x = 18,445,331.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,445,331.10/4,851.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,802.16

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