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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,854.35, 6,698.97 and 2,758.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,854.35, 6,698.97 and 2,758.48 is: 3,806.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,854.35 : 6,698.97 = 2,758.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,854.35/6,698.97 = 2,758.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,854.35x = 6,698.97 × 2,758.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,854.35x = 18,478,958.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,478,958.02/4,854.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,806.68

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