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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,621.78, 6,933.35 and 1,699.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,621.78, 6,933.35 and 1,699.87 is: 2,550.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,621.78 : 6,933.35 = 1,699.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,621.78/6,933.35 = 1,699.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,621.78x = 6,933.35 × 1,699.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,621.78x = 11,785,750.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,785,750.50/4,621.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,550.05

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