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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,961.49, 6,846.94 and 2,723.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,961.49, 6,846.94 and 2,723.57 is: 3,758.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,961.49 : 6,846.94 = 2,723.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,961.49/6,846.94 = 2,723.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,961.49x = 6,846.94 × 2,723.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,961.49x = 18,648,120.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,648,120.38/4,961.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,758.57

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