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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,855.62, 6,700.76 and 2,759.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,855.62, 6,700.76 and 2,759.76 is: 3,808.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,855.62 : 6,700.76 = 2,759.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,855.62/6,700.76 = 2,759.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,855.62x = 6,700.76 × 2,759.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,855.62x = 18,492,489.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,492,489.42/4,855.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,808.47

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