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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,823.58, 6,656.08 and 2,699.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,823.58, 6,656.08 and 2,699.01 is: 3,724.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,823.58 : 6,656.08 = 2,699.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,823.58/6,656.08 = 2,699.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,823.58x = 6,656.08 × 2,699.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,823.58x = 17,964,826.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,964,826.48/4,823.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,724.38

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