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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,851.32, 6,694.72 and 2,726.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,851.32, 6,694.72 and 2,726.84 is: 3,762.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,851.32 : 6,694.72 = 2,726.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,851.32/6,694.72 = 2,726.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,851.32x = 6,694.72 × 2,726.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,851.32x = 18,255,440.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,255,440.20/4,851.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,762.99

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