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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,961.66, 6,846.98 and 2,723.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,961.66, 6,846.98 and 2,723.52 is: 3,758.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,961.66 : 6,846.98 = 2,723.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,961.66/6,846.98 = 2,723.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,961.66x = 6,846.98 × 2,723.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,961.66x = 18,647,886.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,647,886.97/4,961.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,758.40

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