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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,797.86, 6,621.98 and 2,701.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,797.86, 6,621.98 and 2,701.99 is: 3,729.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,797.86 : 6,621.98 = 2,701.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,797.86/6,621.98 = 2,701.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,797.86x = 6,621.98 × 2,701.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,797.86x = 17,892,523.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,892,523.74/4,797.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,729.27

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