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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,961.52, 6,846.48 and 2,723.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,961.52, 6,846.48 and 2,723.39 is: 3,758.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,961.52 : 6,846.48 = 2,723.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,961.52/6,846.48 = 2,723.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,961.52x = 6,846.48 × 2,723.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,961.52x = 18,645,600.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,645,600.93/4,961.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,758.04

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