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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,792.92, 6,614.46 and 2,697

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,792.92, 6,614.46 and 2,697 is: 3,721.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,792.92 : 6,614.46 = 2,697 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,792.92/6,614.46 = 2,697/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,792.92x = 6,614.46 × 2,697
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,792.92x = 17,839,198.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,839,198.62/4,792.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,721.99

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