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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,962.79, 6,848.62 and 2,724.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,962.79, 6,848.62 and 2,724.71 is: 3,760.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,962.79 : 6,848.62 = 2,724.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,962.79/6,848.62 = 2,724.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,962.79x = 6,848.62 × 2,724.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,962.79x = 18,660,462.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,660,462.35/4,962.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,760.07

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