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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,884, 6,740.16 and 2,676

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,884, 6,740.16 and 2,676 is: 3,693.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,884 : 6,740.16 = 2,676 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,884/6,740.16 = 2,676/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,884x = 6,740.16 × 2,676
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,884x = 18,036,668.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,036,668.16/4,884
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,693.01

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