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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,851.88, 6,695.59 and 2,756

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,851.88, 6,695.59 and 2,756 is: 3,803.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,851.88 : 6,695.59 = 2,756 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,851.88/6,695.59 = 2,756/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,851.88x = 6,695.59 × 2,756
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,851.88x = 18,453,046.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,453,046.04/4,851.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,803.28

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