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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,855.68, 6,700.54 and 2,731.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,855.68, 6,700.54 and 2,731.50 is: 3,769.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,855.68 : 6,700.54 = 2,731.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,855.68/6,700.54 = 2,731.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,855.68x = 6,700.54 × 2,731.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,855.68x = 18,302,525.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,302,525.01/4,855.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,769.30

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