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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,851.91, 6,695.49 and 2,727.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,851.91, 6,695.49 and 2,727.46 is: 3,763.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,851.91 : 6,695.49 = 2,727.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,851.91/6,695.49 = 2,727.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,851.91x = 6,695.49 × 2,727.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,851.91x = 18,261,681.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,261,681.16/4,851.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,763.81

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