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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,890.37, 6,748.64 and 2,652.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,890.37, 6,748.64 and 2,652.23 is: 3,660.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,890.37 : 6,748.64 = 2,652.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,890.37/6,748.64 = 2,652.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,890.37x = 6,748.64 × 2,652.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,890.37x = 17,898,973.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,898,973.94/4,890.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,660.05

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