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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,855.94, 6,701.21 and 2,760.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,855.94, 6,701.21 and 2,760.47 is: 3,809.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,855.94 : 6,701.21 = 2,760.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,855.94/6,701.21 = 2,760.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,855.94x = 6,701.21 × 2,760.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,855.94x = 18,498,489.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,498,489.17/4,855.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,809.46

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