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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,964.92, 6,851.55 and 2,726.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,964.92, 6,851.55 and 2,726.92 is: 3,763.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,964.92 : 6,851.55 = 2,726.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,964.92/6,851.55 = 2,726.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,964.92x = 6,851.55 × 2,726.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,964.92x = 18,683,628.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,683,628.73/4,964.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,763.13

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