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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,798.50, 6,621.99 and 2,702.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,798.50, 6,621.99 and 2,702.58 is: 3,729.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,798.50 : 6,621.99 = 2,702.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,798.50/6,621.99 = 2,702.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,798.50x = 6,621.99 × 2,702.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,798.50x = 17,896,457.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,896,457.73/4,798.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,729.59

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