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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,966.52, 6,853.76 and 2,758.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,966.52, 6,853.76 and 2,758.52 is: 3,806.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,966.52 : 6,853.76 = 2,758.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,966.52/6,853.76 = 2,758.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,966.52x = 6,853.76 × 2,758.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,966.52x = 18,906,234.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,906,234.04/4,966.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,806.74

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