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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,894.81, 6,754.78 and 2,656.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,894.81, 6,754.78 and 2,656.69 is: 3,666.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,894.81 : 6,754.78 = 2,656.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,894.81/6,754.78 = 2,656.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,894.81x = 6,754.78 × 2,656.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,894.81x = 17,945,356.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,945,356.48/4,894.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,666.20

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