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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,962.51, 6,848.51 and 2,724.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,962.51, 6,848.51 and 2,724.37 is: 3,759.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,962.51 : 6,848.51 = 2,724.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,962.51/6,848.51 = 2,724.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,962.51x = 6,848.51 × 2,724.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,962.51x = 18,657,844.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,657,844.45/4,962.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,759.76

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