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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,853.93, 6,698.50 and 2,729.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,853.93, 6,698.50 and 2,729.90 is: 3,767.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,853.93 : 6,698.50 = 2,729.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,853.93/6,698.50 = 2,729.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,853.93x = 6,698.50 × 2,729.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,853.93x = 18,286,245.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,286,245.07/4,853.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,767.31

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