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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,920.84, 6,790.73 and 2,682.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,920.84, 6,790.73 and 2,682.72 is: 3,702.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,920.84 : 6,790.73 = 2,682.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,920.84/6,790.73 = 2,682.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,920.84x = 6,790.73 × 2,682.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,920.84x = 18,217,613.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,217,613.77/4,920.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,702.13

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