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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,698.68, 6,483.90 and 2,758.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,698.68, 6,483.90 and 2,758.96 is: 3,807.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,698.68 : 6,483.90 = 2,758.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,698.68/6,483.90 = 2,758.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,698.68x = 6,483.90 × 2,758.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,698.68x = 17,888,820.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,888,820.74/4,698.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,807.20

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