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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,918.77, 6,787.82 and 2,680.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,918.77, 6,787.82 and 2,680.67 is: 3,699.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,918.77 : 6,787.82 = 2,680.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,918.77/6,787.82 = 2,680.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,918.77x = 6,787.82 × 2,680.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,918.77x = 18,195,858.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,195,858.10/4,918.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,699.27

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