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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,823.79, 6,657.15 and 2,699.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,823.79, 6,657.15 and 2,699.52 is: 3,725.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,823.79 : 6,657.15 = 2,699.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,823.79/6,657.15 = 2,699.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,823.79x = 6,657.15 × 2,699.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,823.79x = 17,971,109.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,971,109.57/4,823.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,725.52

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