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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,920.38, 6,790.03 and 2,682.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,920.38, 6,790.03 and 2,682.27 is: 3,701.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,920.38 : 6,790.03 = 2,682.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,920.38/6,790.03 = 2,682.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,920.38x = 6,790.03 × 2,682.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,920.38x = 18,212,722.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,212,722.58/4,920.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,701.49

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