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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,851.84, 6,695.70 and 2,727.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,851.84, 6,695.70 and 2,727.74 is: 3,764.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,851.84 : 6,695.70 = 2,727.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,851.84/6,695.70 = 2,727.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,851.84x = 6,695.70 × 2,727.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,851.84x = 18,264,128.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,264,128.72/4,851.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,764.37

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