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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,966.84, 6,853.91 and 2,728.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,966.84, 6,853.91 and 2,728.81 is: 3,765.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,966.84 : 6,853.91 = 2,728.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,966.84/6,853.91 = 2,728.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,966.84x = 6,853.91 × 2,728.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,966.84x = 18,703,013.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,703,013.07/4,966.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,765.57

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