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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,892.65, 6,751.75 and 2,654.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,892.65, 6,751.75 and 2,654.44 is: 3,663.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,892.65 : 6,751.75 = 2,654.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,892.65/6,751.75 = 2,654.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,892.65x = 6,751.75 × 2,654.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,892.65x = 17,922,115.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,922,115.27/4,892.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,663.07

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