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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,964.61, 6,851.17 and 2,726.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,964.61, 6,851.17 and 2,726.63 is: 3,762.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,964.61 : 6,851.17 = 2,726.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,964.61/6,851.17 = 2,726.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,964.61x = 6,851.17 × 2,726.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,964.61x = 18,680,605.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,680,605.66/4,964.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,762.75

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