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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,900.49, 6,762.62 and 2,662.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,900.49, 6,762.62 and 2,662.32 is: 3,673.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,900.49 : 6,762.62 = 2,662.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,900.49/6,762.62 = 2,662.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,900.49x = 6,762.62 × 2,662.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,900.49x = 18,004,258.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,004,258.48/4,900.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,673.97

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