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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,853.38, 6,696.93 and 2,757.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,853.38, 6,696.93 and 2,757.46 is: 3,804.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,853.38 : 6,696.93 = 2,757.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,853.38/6,696.93 = 2,757.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,853.38x = 6,696.93 × 2,757.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,853.38x = 18,466,516.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,466,516.60/4,853.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,804.88

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