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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,855.38, 6,699.96 and 2,730.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,855.38, 6,699.96 and 2,730.75 is: 3,768.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,855.38 : 6,699.96 = 2,730.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,855.38/6,699.96 = 2,730.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,855.38x = 6,699.96 × 2,730.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,855.38x = 18,295,915.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,295,915.77/4,855.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,768.17

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