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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,944.68, 6,823.64 and 2,706.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,944.68, 6,823.64 and 2,706.55 is: 3,735.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,944.68 : 6,823.64 = 2,706.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,944.68/6,823.64 = 2,706.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,944.68x = 6,823.64 × 2,706.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,944.68x = 18,468,512.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,468,512.55/4,944.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,735.03

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