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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,920.85, 6,790.77 and 2,682.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,920.85, 6,790.77 and 2,682.73 is: 3,702.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,920.85 : 6,790.77 = 2,682.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,920.85/6,790.77 = 2,682.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,920.85x = 6,790.77 × 2,682.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,920.85x = 18,217,802.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,217,802.40/4,920.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,702.17

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