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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,853.58, 6,697.78 and 2,729.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,853.58, 6,697.78 and 2,729.21 is: 3,766.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,853.58 : 6,697.78 = 2,729.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,853.58/6,697.78 = 2,729.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,853.58x = 6,697.78 × 2,729.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,853.58x = 18,279,623.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,279,623.19/4,853.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,766.21

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