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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,851.98, 6,695.58 and 2,727.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,851.98, 6,695.58 and 2,727.45 is: 3,763.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,851.98 : 6,695.58 = 2,727.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,851.98/6,695.58 = 2,727.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,851.98x = 6,695.58 × 2,727.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,851.98x = 18,261,876.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,261,876.41/4,851.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,763.80

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