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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,851.68, 6,694.92 and 2,756.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,851.68, 6,694.92 and 2,756.12 is: 3,803.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,851.68 : 6,694.92 = 2,756.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,851.68/6,694.92 = 2,756.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,851.68x = 6,694.92 × 2,756.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,851.68x = 18,452,002.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,452,002.91/4,851.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,803.22

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