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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,895.67, 6,755.97 and 2,742.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,895.67, 6,755.97 and 2,742.21 is: 3,784.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,895.67 : 6,755.97 = 2,742.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,895.67/6,755.97 = 2,742.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,895.67x = 6,755.97 × 2,742.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,895.67x = 18,526,288.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,526,288.49/4,895.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,784.22

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