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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,900.69, 6,762.92 and 2,662.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,900.69, 6,762.92 and 2,662.49 is: 3,674.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,900.69 : 6,762.92 = 2,662.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,900.69/6,762.92 = 2,662.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,900.69x = 6,762.92 × 2,662.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,900.69x = 18,006,206.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,006,206.87/4,900.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,674.22

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