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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,822.79, 6,655.77 and 2,698.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,822.79, 6,655.77 and 2,698.52 is: 3,724.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,822.79 : 6,655.77 = 2,698.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,822.79/6,655.77 = 2,698.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,822.79x = 6,655.77 × 2,698.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,822.79x = 17,960,695.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,960,695.18/4,822.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,724.13

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