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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,920.46, 6,789.98 and 2,682.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,920.46, 6,789.98 and 2,682.33 is: 3,701.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,920.46 : 6,789.98 = 2,682.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,920.46/6,789.98 = 2,682.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,920.46x = 6,789.98 × 2,682.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,920.46x = 18,212,967.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,212,967.05/4,920.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,701.48

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