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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,853.41, 6,697.70 and 2,757.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,853.41, 6,697.70 and 2,757.53 is: 3,805.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,853.41 : 6,697.70 = 2,757.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,853.41/6,697.70 = 2,757.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,853.41x = 6,697.70 × 2,757.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,853.41x = 18,469,108.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,469,108.68/4,853.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,805.39

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