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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,698.91, 6,484.76 and 2,682.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,698.91, 6,484.76 and 2,682.92 is: 3,702.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,698.91 : 6,484.76 = 2,682.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,698.91/6,484.76 = 2,682.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,698.91x = 6,484.76 × 2,682.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,698.91x = 17,398,092.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,398,092.30/4,698.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,702.58

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