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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,892.66, 6,751.81 and 2,654.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,892.66, 6,751.81 and 2,654.50 is: 3,663.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,892.66 : 6,751.81 = 2,654.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,892.66/6,751.81 = 2,654.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,892.66x = 6,751.81 × 2,654.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,892.66x = 17,922,679.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,922,679.65/4,892.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,663.18

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