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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,932.48, 6,806.72 and 2,724.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,932.48, 6,806.72 and 2,724.48 is: 3,759.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,932.48 : 6,806.72 = 2,724.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,932.48/6,806.72 = 2,724.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,932.48x = 6,806.72 × 2,724.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,932.48x = 18,544,772.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,544,772.51/4,932.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,759.73

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