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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,879.05, 6,732.94 and 2,754.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,879.05, 6,732.94 and 2,754.66 is: 3,801.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,879.05 : 6,732.94 = 2,754.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,879.05/6,732.94 = 2,754.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,879.05x = 6,732.94 × 2,754.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,879.05x = 18,546,960.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,546,960.50/4,879.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,801.35

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