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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,896.38, 6,756.99 and 2,658.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,896.38, 6,756.99 and 2,658.23 is: 3,668.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,896.38 : 6,756.99 = 2,658.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,896.38/6,756.99 = 2,658.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,896.38x = 6,756.99 × 2,658.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,896.38x = 17,961,633.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,961,633.53/4,896.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,668.35

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