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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,962.77, 6,848.57 and 2,724.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,962.77, 6,848.57 and 2,724.59 is: 3,759.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,962.77 : 6,848.57 = 2,724.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,962.77/6,848.57 = 2,724.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,962.77x = 6,848.57 × 2,724.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,962.77x = 18,659,497.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,659,497.47/4,962.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,759.90

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