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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,799.50, 6,621.78 and 2,703.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,799.50, 6,621.78 and 2,703.22 is: 3,729.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,799.50 : 6,621.78 = 2,703.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,799.50/6,621.78 = 2,703.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,799.50x = 6,621.78 × 2,703.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,799.50x = 17,900,121.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,900,121.71/4,799.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,729.58

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