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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,920.78, 6,790.79 and 2,682.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,920.78, 6,790.79 and 2,682.77 is: 3,702.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,920.78 : 6,790.79 = 2,682.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,920.78/6,790.79 = 2,682.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,920.78x = 6,790.79 × 2,682.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,920.78x = 18,218,080.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,218,080.32/4,920.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,702.27

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