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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,892.76, 7,322.76 and 2,668.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,892.76, 7,322.76 and 2,668.68 is: 3,994.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,892.76 : 7,322.76 = 2,668.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,892.76/7,322.76 = 2,668.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,892.76x = 7,322.76 × 2,668.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,892.76x = 19,542,103.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,542,103.16/4,892.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,994.09

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