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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,966.96, 6,854.45 and 2,728.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,966.96, 6,854.45 and 2,728.88 is: 3,765.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,966.96 : 6,854.45 = 2,728.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,966.96/6,854.45 = 2,728.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,966.96x = 6,854.45 × 2,728.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,966.96x = 18,704,971.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,704,971.52/4,966.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,765.88

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